What is the property tax rate in Carteret, NJ?

Carteret has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.10%. On a median home valued at $370,200, homeowners pay approximately $7,772 per year in property taxes.

How does Carteret compare to Middlesex County?

Carteret's effective rate of 2.10% is equal to the Middlesex County average of 2.10%. The county-wide median annual tax is $9,712, while Carteret homeowners pay an estimated $7,772.

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

Based on Carteret's effective rate of 2.10%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $6,300 per year, or about $525 per month.

Carteret Property Tax Rate

Middlesex County, New Jersey

2.10%effective rate

Carteret is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Carteret pay a median of $7,772 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $370,200, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.10%. This is roughly in line with the Middlesex County average of 2.10%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.10%

vs 2.10% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$7,772

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$370,200

2024 estimate

Population📍

25,187

Carteret, NJ

How Carteret Compares

Carteret

2.10%

Middlesex County Average

2.10%

New Jersey Average

2.11%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Middlesex County

Compare property tax rates for 5 cities in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Perth Amboy	55,278	$7,671	2.26%
Carteret	25,187	$7,772	2.10%
Sayreville	45,237	$8,532	2.09%
New Brunswick	55,744	$6,384	2.02%
Old Bridge	28,015	$8,869	1.94%

About Property Taxes in Carteret

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$6,300

$525/month · Rate: 2.10%

Middlesex 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.