How much are property taxes in Wanamassa, NJ?
Homeowners in Wanamassa, NJ pay a median of $8,572 (±$291) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,400.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,345.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $570,100.
In Wanamassa, the median real estate tax went from $8,044 in 2015–2019 to $8,572 in 2020–2024 (+6.6%).
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
- $8,572 (±$291)
- With a mortgage
- $8,400
- Without a mortgage
- $9,345
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Wanamassa against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Wanamassa | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,572 (±$291) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,400 (±$319) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,345 (±$1,036) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $570,100 (±$43,073) | $606,100 (±$5,540) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Wanamassa, the median real estate tax is lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Monmouth County, Wanamassa ranks 14 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 134 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 Wanamassa
The median tax ($8,572) is 1.5% of the median home value ($570,100).
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 Wanamassa have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,044 (±$381) | $8,572 (±$291) | +6.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $372,100 (±$12,484) | $570,100 (±$43,073) | +53.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,576 (±$195) | $2,853 (±$324) | +10.8% | 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 Wanamassa
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanamassa | — | $8,572 (±$291) | — |
| Interlaken Borough | 0.7 mi | $9,444 (±$318) | Higher |
| Asbury Park | 1.4 mi | $8,946 (±$697) | Not measurably different |
| Allenhurst Borough | 1.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Loch Arbour Village | 1.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Oakhurst | 1.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Deal Borough | 1.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Neptune Township | 2.1 mi | $8,180 (±$340) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Grove | 2.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Interlaken Borough, NJ ($9,444).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Strathmore | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Yorketown | $10,000 or more |
| 10 | West Freehold | $9,949 (±$654) |
| 11 | Shark River Hills | $9,916 (±$714) |
| 12 | Fairview | $9,644 (±$604) |
| 13 | Ramtown | $8,923 (±$348) |
| 14 | Wanamassa | $8,572 (±$291) |
| 15 | Cliffwood Beach | $8,513 (±$639) |
| 16 | West Belmar | $8,018 (±$886) |
| 17 | Leonardo | $7,711 (±$765) |
| 18 | Belford | $7,392 (±$1,359) |
| 19 | Port Monmouth | $7,083 (±$421) |
| 20 | North Middletown | $6,280 (±$464) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wanamassa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ocean Township (Monmouth County), 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 Wanamassa
How much are property taxes in Wanamassa?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wanamassa, NJ is $8,572 (±$291) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wanamassa?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Wanamassa, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Wanamassa gone up?
In Wanamassa, the median real estate tax went from $8,044 in 2015–2019 to $8,572 in 2020–2024 (+6.6%).
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 Wanamassa higher than in Monmouth County?
In Wanamassa, the median real estate tax is 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 — Wanamassa CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanamassa CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanamassa CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanamassa CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa CDP, New Jersey (place:76700, 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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