What is the property tax rate in Elizabeth, NJ?

Elizabeth has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.54%. On a median home valued at $393,500, homeowners pay approximately $10,001 per year in property taxes.

How does Elizabeth compare to Union County?

Elizabeth's effective rate of 2.54% is 34% higher than the Union County average of 1.89%. The county-wide median annual tax is $10,001, while Elizabeth homeowners pay an estimated $10,001.

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

Based on Elizabeth's effective rate of 2.54%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $7,620 per year, or about $635 per month.

Elizabeth Property Tax Rate

Union County, New Jersey

2.54%effective rate

Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey. Homeowners in Elizabeth pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $393,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.54%. This is 34% higher than the Union County average of 1.89%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.54%

vs 1.89% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$393,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

135,887

Elizabeth, NJ

How Elizabeth Compares

Elizabeth

2.54%

Union County Average

1.89%

New Jersey Average

2.11%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Union County

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

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Rahway	29,748	$9,896	2.73%
Plainfield	54,515	$10,001	2.61%
Linden	43,614	$10,001	2.58%
Elizabeth	135,887	$10,001	2.54%
Westfield	30,760	$10,001	1.07%

About Property Taxes in Elizabeth

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$7,620

$635/month · Rate: 2.54%

Union 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.