East Orange Property Tax Rate

Essex County, New Jersey

3.15%effective rate

East Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Homeowners in East Orange pay a median of $9,928 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $315,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 3.15%. This is 65% higher than the Essex County average of 1.91%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

3.15%

vs 1.91% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$9,928

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$315,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

69,183

East Orange, NJ

How East Orange Compares

East Orange
3.15%
Essex County Average
1.91%
New Jersey Average
2.11%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Essex County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in Essex County, New Jersey.

CityAnnual TaxRate
East Orange$9,9283.15%
Newark$7,1782.12%

About Property Taxes in East Orange

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$9,450

$788/month · Rate: 3.15%

Essex 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.