Jersey City Property Tax Rate

Hudson County, New Jersey

1.54%effective rate

Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Jersey City pay a median of $8,225 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $534,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.54%. This is 13% lower than the Hudson County average of 1.77%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.54%

vs 1.77% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$8,225

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$534,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

289,691

Jersey City, NJ

How Jersey City Compares

Jersey City
1.54%
Hudson County Average
1.77%
New Jersey Average
2.11%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Hudson County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Hudson County, New Jersey.

CityAnnual TaxRate
West New York$10,0012.44%
Kearny$10,0012.32%
Bayonne$10,0012.24%
Union City$10,0012.24%
Jersey City$8,2251.54%
Hoboken$9,9481.14%

About Property Taxes in Jersey City

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

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Hudson County Property Taxes

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New Jersey 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.