Bergen County, NJ Property Tax Calculator

Average Residential Tax Bill (2024): $13,600

Bergen County is consistently one of the highest-tax areas in New Jersey, and tax bills can vary widely by municipality even for similarly priced homes.

Use this page to estimate annual and monthly property tax costs for planning and comparison. Enter your property value and select your municipality if known to refine the estimate.

According to the NJ Division of Taxation's 2024 Average Residential Tax Report, the average residential tax bill in Bergen County was about $13,600.

This calculator is best used for planning and comparison: try different home values, and (if available in your dataset) select a town to see how the estimate changes.

This tool provides estimates, not official tax bills. Always verify with your local tax assessor.

For details on data sources and how estimates are calculated, see our methodology.

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Average Residential Property Tax Trend in Bergen County

Planning context only — historical averages for comparison. Actual tax bills vary by municipality and exemptions.

Latest

$13,600 (2024)

Year-over-Year Change

+$464 (+3.5%) from 2023

5-Year Change

+$1,045 (+8.3%) from 2021

Data reflects county-wide averages and may not represent individual municipality tax bills. Years shown are tax years as reported by the NJ Division of Taxation.

Learn more about how estimates are calculated in our methodology.

Bergen County Property Tax FAQ

Common questions about property taxes in this county

Property taxes in Bergen County are calculated based on your property's assessed value multiplied by the county's effective tax rate. The rate includes county, municipal, school district, and other local tax components. Our calculator uses current Bergen County tax rates to provide accurate estimates.

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