How much are property taxes in Sunset Lake, NJ?
Homeowners in Sunset Lake, NJ pay a median of $6,420 (±$852) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,292.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,716.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $317,900.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,420 (±$852)
- With a mortgage
- $8,292
- Without a mortgage
- $5,716
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Sunset Lake against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Sunset Lake | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,420 (±$852) | $5,052 (±$142) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,292 (±$1,149) | $5,130 (±$213) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,716 (±$643) | $4,955 (±$173) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $317,900 (±$168,327) | $221,400 (±$4,674) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Sunset Lake, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cumberland County ($5,052).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cumberland County, Sunset Lake ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 189 of 248.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Sunset Lake
The median tax ($6,420) is 2.0% of the median home value ($317,900).
Across Cumberland County the same ratio is 2.3%.
Across New Jersey it is 2.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Sunset Lake
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Lake | — | $6,420 (±$852) | — |
| Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | 1.1 mi | $8,604 (±$294) | Higher |
| Bridgeton | 1.6 mi | $4,110 (±$362) | Lower |
| West Park | 1.7 mi | $4,835 (±$498) | Lower |
| Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | 2.7 mi | $5,918 (±$349) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh Borough | 3.1 mi | $5,212 (±$1,054) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook Farms | 3.5 mi | $3,558 (±$2,766) | Not measurably different |
| Gouldtown | 3.5 mi | $4,643 (±$379) | Lower |
| Rosenhayn | 5.5 mi | $4,705 (±$635) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeton, NJ ($4,110), West Park, NJ ($4,835), Gouldtown, NJ ($4,643).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silver Lake (Cumberland County), NJ ($8,604).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | $8,604 (±$294) |
| 2 | Sunset Lake | $6,420 (±$852) |
| 3 | Centre Grove | $5,697 (±$982) |
| 4 | West Park | $4,835 (±$498) |
| 5 | Rosenhayn | $4,705 (±$635) |
| 6 | Gouldtown | $4,643 (±$379) |
| 7 | Seabrook Farms | $3,558 (±$2,766) |
| 8 | Port Norris | $3,320 (±$617) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sunset Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Deerfield Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sunset Lake
How much are property taxes in Sunset Lake?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sunset Lake, NJ is $6,420 (±$852) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sunset Lake?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Sunset Lake, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Sunset Lake higher than in Cumberland County?
In Sunset Lake, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cumberland County ($5,052).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sunset Lake CDP, New Jersey (place:71628, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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