Salem County property tax
Homeowners in Salem County, New Jersey typically pay about 2.93% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $7,018 on a median home value of $239,500.
Typical effective rate
2.93%
higher than 0% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$7,018
per year
Median home value
$239,500
In NJ
#1
of 21 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.93% — 213% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 39% higher than the New Jersey median of 2.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $7,091 for mortgaged homes, $6,904 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 21 ranked New Jersey counties; nationally it sits around the 100th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Salem County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.93%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Salem County, NJ?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Salem County is 2.93% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($7,018) divided by the median home value ($239,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Salem County?
The median owner-occupied home in Salem County is valued at $239,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $7,018 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $7,091, versus $6,904 for homes without one.
How does Salem County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Salem County's effective rate is 39% higher than the New Jersey median, ranking 1st of 21 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Jersey counties
Counties ranked closest to Salem County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Jersey counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Camden County | 2.83% | $8,134 |
| 3 | Gloucester County | 2.60% | $8,055 |
| 4 | Mercer County | 2.36% | $8,909 |
| 5 | Warren County | 2.34% | $8,119 |
| 6 | Sussex County | 2.32% | $8,568 |
| 7 | Atlantic County | 2.30% | $6,776 |
Official data & resources for Salem County
- Salem County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Salem County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Salem County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.