Property Tax Analysis for Bergen County, NJ

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Bergen County.

Effective Tax Rate

1.8%

Annual Tax Bill

$9,995

Monthly Escrow

$833

Tax Burden

8.4% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$561,500
Est. Assessed Value$477,275
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate1.8%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$1,499
5-Year Savings$7,495
vs National Averageabove (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Bergen County

Bergen County in New Jersey has an effective property tax rate of 1.8%, which is above the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $561,500, that translates to $9,995 annually or $833 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.