How much are property taxes in Upper Pohatcong, NJ?
Homeowners in Upper Pohatcong, NJ pay a median of $7,050 (±$732) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,074.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,007.
That is about 2.5% of the median home value of $280,300.
In Upper Pohatcong, the median real estate tax went from $6,744 in 2015–2019 to $7,050 in 2020–2024 (+4.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,050 (±$732)
- With a mortgage
- $7,074
- Without a mortgage
- $7,007
- Share of median value
- 2.5%
Real estate taxes in Upper Pohatcong against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Upper Pohatcong | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,050 (±$732) | $8,119 (±$159) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,074 (±$1,113) | $8,232 (±$199) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,007 (±$848) | $7,905 (±$290) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $280,300 (±$22,809) | $346,500 (±$6,745) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Upper Pohatcong, the median real estate tax is lower than in Warren County ($8,119).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Warren County, Upper Pohatcong ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 173 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 Upper Pohatcong
The median tax ($7,050) is 2.5% of the median home value ($280,300).
Across Warren 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.
How property taxes in Upper Pohatcong have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,744 (±$354) | $7,050 (±$732) | +4.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $190,400 (±$14,126) | $280,300 (±$22,809) | +47.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,878 (±$290) | $2,055 (±$277) | +9.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Upper Pohatcong
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pohatcong | — | $7,050 (±$732) | — |
| Alpha Borough | 1.2 mi | $6,479 (±$396) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich | 1.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Phillipsburg Town | 1.6 mi | $5,140 (±$416) | Lower |
| Greenwich Township (Warren County) | 1.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Lopatcong Township | 2.5 mi | $7,785 (±$650) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 2.6 mi | $7,547 (±$1,337) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 3.3 mi | $3,294 (±$222) | Lower |
| Chestnut Hill | 4.1 mi | $6,833 (±$423) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Phillipsburg Town, NJ ($5,140), Easton, PA ($3,294).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Greenwich | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Panther Valley | $10,000 or more |
| 3 | Brass Castle | $9,875 (±$1,396) |
| 4 | Beattystown | $8,885 (±$1,184) |
| 5 | Upper Pohatcong | $7,050 (±$732) |
| 6 | Oxford | $7,040 (±$577) |
Upper Pohatcong is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Pohatcong 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 Upper Pohatcong
How much are property taxes in Upper Pohatcong?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Upper Pohatcong, NJ is $7,050 (±$732) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Upper Pohatcong?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.5% of the median home value in Upper Pohatcong, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Upper Pohatcong gone up?
In Upper Pohatcong, the median real estate tax went from $6,744 in 2015–2019 to $7,050 in 2020–2024 (+4.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Upper Pohatcong higher than in Warren County?
In Upper Pohatcong, the median real estate tax is lower than in Warren County ($8,119).
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 — Upper Pohatcong CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Pohatcong CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Pohatcong CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Pohatcong CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Pohatcong 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 Upper Pohatcong CDP, New Jersey (place:75120, 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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