What is the property tax rate in Garfield, NJ?

Garfield has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.04%. On a median home valued at $454,300, homeowners pay approximately $9,255 per year in property taxes.

How does Garfield compare to Bergen County?

Garfield's effective rate of 2.04% is 27% higher than the Bergen County average of 1.61%. The county-wide median annual tax is $10,001, while Garfield homeowners pay an estimated $9,255.

How much are property taxes in Garfield on a $300,000 home?

Based on Garfield's effective rate of 2.04%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $6,120 per year, or about $510 per month.

Garfield Property Tax Rate

Bergen County, New Jersey

2.04%effective rate

Garfield is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Garfield pay a median of $9,255 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $454,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.04%. This is 27% higher than the Bergen County average of 1.61%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.04%

vs 1.61% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$9,255

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$454,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,502

Garfield, NJ

How Garfield Compares

Garfield

2.04%

Bergen County Average

1.61%

New Jersey Average

2.11%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Bergen County

Compare property tax rates for 10 cities in Bergen County, New Jersey.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Hackensack	45,768	$9,633	2.60%
Lodi	25,946	$10,001	2.23%
Bergenfield	28,269	$10,001	2.13%
Fort Lee	39,818	$8,899	2.11%
Garfield	32,502	$9,255	2.04%
Englewood	29,342	$10,001	2.01%
Fair Lawn	35,153	$10,001	1.88%
Cliffside Park	25,580	$10,001	1.73%
Paramus	26,500	$10,001	1.36%
Ridgewood	26,076	$10,001	1.13%

About Property Taxes in Garfield

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$6,120

$510/month · Rate: 2.04%

Bergen County 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.