How much are property taxes in West Park, NJ?
Homeowners in West Park, NJ pay a median of $4,835 (±$498) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,576.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,307.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $217,800.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,835 (±$498)
- With a mortgage
- $5,576
- Without a mortgage
- $4,307
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in West Park against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| West Park | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,835 (±$498) | $5,052 (±$142) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,576 (±$1,101) | $5,130 (±$213) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,307 (±$2,536) | $4,955 (±$173) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $217,800 (±$29,921) | $221,400 (±$4,674) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In West Park, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cumberland County ($5,052).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cumberland County, West Park ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 218 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 West Park
The median tax ($4,835) is 2.2% of the median home value ($217,800).
Across Cumberland 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 West Park
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | — | $4,835 (±$498) | — |
| Sunset Lake | 1.7 mi | $6,420 (±$852) | Higher |
| Bridgeton | 2.0 mi | $4,110 (±$362) | Lower |
| Shiloh Borough | 2.2 mi | $5,212 (±$1,054) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | 2.3 mi | $8,604 (±$294) | Higher |
| Gouldtown | 4.2 mi | $4,643 (±$379) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Deerfield Township | 4.5 mi | $6,459 (±$379) | Higher |
| Seabrook Farms | 4.8 mi | $3,558 (±$2,766) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | 4.9 mi | $4,541 (±$215) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeton, NJ ($4,110).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sunset Lake, NJ ($6,420), Silver Lake (Cumberland County), NJ ($8,604), Upper Deerfield Township, NJ ($6,459).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | $8,604 (±$294) |
| 2 | Sunset Lake | $6,420 (±$852) |
| 3 | Centre Grove | $5,697 (±$982) |
| 4 | West Park | $4,835 (±$498) |
| 5 | Rosenhayn | $4,705 (±$635) |
| 6 | Gouldtown | $4,643 (±$379) |
| 7 | Seabrook Farms | $3,558 (±$2,766) |
| 8 | Port Norris | $3,320 (±$617) |
| 9 | Laurel Lake | $3,254 (±$301) |
West Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hopewell Township (Cumberland 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 West Park
How much are property taxes in West Park?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Park, NJ is $4,835 (±$498) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Park?
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 West Park, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in West Park higher than in Cumberland County?
In West Park, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cumberland County ($5,052).
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 — West Park CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Park 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 West Park CDP, New Jersey (place:79810, 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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