How much are property taxes in Washington Township (Warren County), NJ?
Homeowners in Washington Township (Warren County), NJ pay a median of $9,649 (±$525) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,536.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
That is about 2.3% of the median home value of $413,800.
In Washington Township (Warren County), the median real estate tax went from $8,409 in 2015–2019 to $9,649 in 2020–2024 (+14.7%).
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
- $9,649 (±$525)
- With a mortgage
- $9,536
- Without a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Share of median value
- 2.3%
Real estate taxes in Washington Township (Warren County) against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Washington Township (Warren County) | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,649 (±$525) | $8,119 (±$159) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,536 (±$551) | $8,232 (±$199) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $7,905 (±$290) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $413,800 (±$27,581) | $346,500 (±$6,745) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Washington Township (Warren County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Warren County ($8,119).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Warren County, Washington Township (Warren County) ranks 4 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Washington Township (Warren County)
The median tax ($9,649) is 2.3% of the median home value ($413,800).
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 Washington Township (Warren County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,409 (±$643) | $9,649 (±$525) | +14.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $306,900 (±$17,847) | $413,800 (±$27,581) | +34.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,469 (±$184) | $2,427 (±$201) | −1.7% | Down 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 Washington Township (Warren County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Warren County) | — | $9,649 (±$525) | — |
| Hampton Borough | 1.9 mi | $9,065 (±$440) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Gardner Borough | 2.3 mi | $7,206 (±$838) | Lower |
| Washington Borough | 2.3 mi | $7,823 (±$755) | Lower |
| Lebanon Township | 3.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Franklin Township (Warren County) | 5.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Bethlehem Township | 5.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| High Bridge Borough | 5.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Oxford | 5.6 mi | $7,040 (±$577) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glen Gardner Borough, NJ ($7,206), Washington Borough, NJ ($7,823), Oxford, NJ ($7,040).
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) | Allamuchy Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Franklin Township (Warren County) | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Greenwich Township (Warren County) | $10,000 or more |
| 4 | Washington Township (Warren County) | $9,649 (±$525) |
| 5 | Frelinghuysen Township | $9,402 (±$664) |
| 6 | Hackettstown Town | $9,262 (±$261) |
| 7 | Hope Township | $9,008 (±$723) |
| 8 | Hardwick Township | $9,002 (±$554) |
| 9 | Mansfield Township (Warren County) | $8,637 (±$849) |
| 10 | Independence Township | $8,184 (±$852) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Warren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Washington Township (Warren County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brass Castle.
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 Washington Township (Warren County)
How much are property taxes in Washington Township (Warren County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Washington Township (Warren County), NJ is $9,649 (±$525) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Washington Township (Warren County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.3% of the median home value in Washington Township (Warren County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Washington Township (Warren County) gone up?
In Washington Township (Warren County), the median real estate tax went from $8,409 in 2015–2019 to $9,649 in 2020–2024 (+14.7%).
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 Washington Township (Warren County) higher than in Warren County?
In Washington Township (Warren County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Warren County ($8,119).
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 — Washington township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Warren County, 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 Washington township, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77300, in state:34 county:041).
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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