How much are property taxes in Sweetwater, NJ?
Homeowners in Sweetwater, NJ pay a median of $9,370 (±$1,588) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,326.
That is about 1.9% of the median home value of $492,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,370 (±$1,588)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $8,326
- Share of median value
- 1.9%
Real estate taxes in Sweetwater against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Sweetwater | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,370 (±$1,588) | $6,776 (±$96) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $6,887 (±$138) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,326 (±$1,457) | $6,603 (±$127) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $492,700 (±$181,874) | $295,000 (±$5,138) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Sweetwater, the median real estate tax is higher than in Atlantic County ($6,776).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Atlantic County, Sweetwater ranks 1 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 106 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 Sweetwater
The median tax ($9,370) is 1.9% of the median home value ($492,700).
Across Atlantic 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 Sweetwater
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | — | $9,370 (±$1,588) | — |
| Egg Harbor City | 4.5 mi | $6,887 (±$621) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Burlington County) | 6.4 mi | $3,900 (±$481) | Lower |
| Hammonton Town | 7.0 mi | $6,731 (±$452) | Lower |
| Cologne | 8.6 mi | $8,473 (±$832) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 10 mi | $6,230 (±$386) | Lower |
| Folsom Borough | 10 mi | $4,256 (±$351) | Lower |
| Port Republic | 11 mi | $7,669 (±$2,336) | Not measurably different |
| Bass River Township | 11 mi | $5,567 (±$748) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Egg Harbor City, NJ ($6,887), Washington Township (Burlington County), NJ ($3,900), Hammonton Town, NJ ($6,731).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetwater | $9,370 (±$1,588) |
| 2 | Cologne | $8,473 (±$832) |
| 3 | Bargaintown | $8,431 (±$473) |
| 4 | English Creek | $8,013 (±$512) |
| 5 | East Vineland | $7,100 (±$2,296) |
| 6 | Dorothy | $6,961 (±$1,369) |
| 7 | Absecon Highlands | $6,485 (±$812) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sweetwater is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mullica 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 Sweetwater
How much are property taxes in Sweetwater?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sweetwater, NJ is $9,370 (±$1,588) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sweetwater?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.9% of the median home value in Sweetwater, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Sweetwater higher than in Atlantic County?
In Sweetwater, the median real estate tax is higher than in Atlantic County ($6,776).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey (place:71880, 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.
The API needs a free key.
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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