How much are property taxes in Vernon Valley, NJ?
Homeowners in Vernon Valley, NJ pay a median of $8,130 (±$481) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,157.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,032.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $373,500.
In Vernon Valley, the median real estate tax went from $6,783 in 2015–2019 to $8,130 in 2020–2024 (+19.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,130 (±$481)
- With a mortgage
- $8,157
- Without a mortgage
- $8,032
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Vernon Valley against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Vernon Valley | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,130 (±$481) | $8,568 (±$102) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,157 (±$493) | $8,611 (±$128) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,032 (±$1,512) | $8,476 (±$191) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $373,500 (±$21,901) | $369,400 (±$4,606) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Vernon Valley, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sussex County ($8,568).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Sussex County, Vernon Valley ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 145 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 Vernon Valley
The median tax ($8,130) is 2.2% of the median home value ($373,500).
Across Sussex 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 Vernon Valley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,783 (±$389) | $8,130 (±$481) | +19.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $237,000 (±$23,776) | $373,500 (±$21,901) | +57.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,856 (±$82) | $2,226 (±$141) | +19.9% | 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 Vernon Valley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Valley | — | $8,130 (±$481) | — |
| Vernon Center | 3.8 mi | $4,485 (±$582) | Lower |
| Highland Lakes | 5.1 mi | $7,144 (±$494) | Lower |
| Village of Unionville | 5.7 mi | $7,068 (±$1,107) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Minisink | 6.3 mi | $9,953 (±$1,132) | Higher |
| Town of Warwick | 6.6 mi | $9,982 (±$504) | Higher |
| Sussex Borough | 6.8 mi | $6,626 (±$477) | Lower |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 6.8 mi | $9,814 (±$866) | Higher |
| Village of Warwick | 6.9 mi | $9,604 (±$1,132) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vernon Center, NJ ($4,485), Highland Lakes, NJ ($7,144), Sussex Borough, NJ ($6,626).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Minisink, NY ($9,953), Town of Warwick, NY ($9,982), Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ ($9,814).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Mohawk | $10,000 or more |
| 2 | Byram Center | $9,016 (±$243) |
| 3 | Vernon Valley | $8,130 (±$481) |
| 4 | Highland Lakes | $7,144 (±$494) |
| 5 | Crandon Lakes | $7,070 (±$1,087) |
| 6 | Vernon Center | $4,485 (±$582) |
Vernon Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Vernon 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 Vernon Valley
How much are property taxes in Vernon Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Vernon Valley, NJ is $8,130 (±$481) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Vernon Valley?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Vernon Valley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Vernon Valley gone up?
In Vernon Valley, the median real estate tax went from $6,783 in 2015–2019 to $8,130 in 2020–2024 (+19.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Vernon Valley higher than in Sussex County?
In Vernon Valley, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sussex County ($8,568).
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 — Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Valley 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 Vernon Valley CDP, New Jersey (place:75750, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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