Newark Property Tax Rate

New Castle County, Delaware

0.81%effective rate

Newark is located in New Castle County, Delaware. Homeowners in Newark pay a median of $2,903 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $357,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.81%. This is 14% higher than the New Castle County average of 0.71%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.81%

vs 0.71% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,903

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$357,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

30,309

Newark, DE

How Newark Compares

Newark
0.81%
New Castle County Average
0.71%
Delaware Average
0.50%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in New Castle County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in New Castle County, Delaware.

CityAnnual TaxRate
Wilmington$1,9050.85%
Newark$2,9030.81%

About Property Taxes in Newark

Property taxes in Newark are collected by New Castle County. Tax exemptions available to New Castle County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Newark. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the New Castle County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,430

$203/month · Rate: 0.81%

New Castle County Property Taxes

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Delaware Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.