How much are property taxes in Williamstown, NJ?
Homeowners in Williamstown, NJ pay a median of $6,997 (±$266) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,985.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,036.
That is about 2.5% of the median home value of $278,600.
In Williamstown, the median real estate tax went from $6,931 in 2015–2019 to $6,997 in 2020–2024 (+1.0%).
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
- $6,997 (±$266)
- With a mortgage
- $6,985
- Without a mortgage
- $7,036
- Share of median value
- 2.5%
Real estate taxes in Williamstown against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Williamstown | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,997 (±$266) | $8,055 (±$100) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,985 (±$314) | $8,228 (±$123) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,036 (±$454) | $7,734 (±$187) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $278,600 (±$17,891) | $310,400 (±$4,245) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Williamstown, the median real estate tax is lower than in Gloucester County ($8,055).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Gloucester County, Williamstown ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 175 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 Williamstown
The median tax ($6,997) is 2.5% of the median home value ($278,600).
Across Gloucester County the same ratio is 2.6%.
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 Williamstown have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,931 (±$277) | $6,997 (±$266) | +1.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $205,900 (±$12,925) | $278,600 (±$17,891) | +35.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,140 (±$101) | $2,264 (±$105) | +5.8% | 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 Williamstown
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | — | $6,997 (±$266) | — |
| Winslow Township | 3.4 mi | $7,254 (±$247) | Not measurably different |
| Victory Lakes | 3.7 mi | $6,671 (±$723) | Not measurably different |
| Sicklerville | 4.2 mi | $8,044 (±$334) | Higher |
| Chesilhurst Borough | 5.6 mi | $6,496 (±$381) | Lower |
| Clayton Borough | 5.8 mi | $6,660 (±$722) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | 6.5 mi | $7,337 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 6.9 mi | $8,807 (±$174) | Higher |
| Pine Hill Borough | 7.0 mi | $6,713 (±$447) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chesilhurst Borough, NJ ($6,496).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sicklerville, NJ ($8,044), Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ ($8,807).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Mount Royal | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Richwood | $10,000 or more |
| 3 | Mullica Hill | $9,744 (±$881) |
| 4 | Turnersville | $9,086 (±$307) |
| 5 | Sewell | $8,860 (±$2,719) |
| 6 | Mickleton | $7,390 (±$1,071) |
| 7 | Williamstown | $6,997 (±$266) |
| 8 | Thorofare | $6,803 (±$575) |
| 9 | Franklinville | $6,715 (±$628) |
| 10 | Victory Lakes | $6,671 (±$723) |
| 11 | Malaga | $6,506 (±$357) |
| 12 | Gibbstown | $6,183 (±$285) |
| 13 | Oak Valley | $6,108 (±$148) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Gloucester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Williamstown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Monroe Township (Gloucester 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 Williamstown
How much are property taxes in Williamstown?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Williamstown, NJ is $6,997 (±$266) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Williamstown?
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 Williamstown, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Williamstown gone up?
In Williamstown, the median real estate tax went from $6,931 in 2015–2019 to $6,997 in 2020–2024 (+1.0%).
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 Williamstown higher than in Gloucester County?
In Williamstown, the median real estate tax is lower than in Gloucester County ($8,055).
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 — Williamstown CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown 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 Williamstown CDP, New Jersey (place:81380, 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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