What is the property tax rate in Clifton, NJ?

Clifton has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.25%. On a median home valued at $444,300, homeowners pay approximately $10,001 per year in property taxes.

How does Clifton compare to Passaic County?

Clifton's effective rate of 2.25% is 3% higher than the Passaic County average of 2.18%. The county-wide median annual tax is $10,001, while Clifton homeowners pay an estimated $10,001.

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

Based on Clifton's effective rate of 2.25%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $6,750 per year, or about $563 per month.

Clifton Property Tax Rate

Passaic County, New Jersey

2.25%effective rate

Clifton is located in Passaic County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Clifton pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $444,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.25%. This is 3% higher than the Passaic County average of 2.18%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.25%

vs 2.18% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$444,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

89,247

Clifton, NJ

How Clifton Compares

Clifton

2.25%

Passaic County Average

2.18%

New Jersey Average

2.11%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Passaic County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Passaic County, New Jersey.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Paterson	157,660	$9,752	2.91%
Passaic	69,651	$10,001	2.46%
Clifton	89,247	$10,001	2.25%

About Property Taxes in Clifton

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$6,750

$563/month · Rate: 2.25%

Passaic 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.