Town at a glance — latest available data by source
- Avg residential tax bill: $5,907 (2024)
- Effective tax rate: 2.51% (2025)
- Compared to county: Higher
- Compared to state: Higher
- Recent trend: ↑ 5.6% (2021–2024)
Based on the most recent finalized tax data, Upper Deerfield homeowners paid relatively higher property taxes compared to both Cumberland County and state averages. Tax levels have risen steadily since 2021, increasing by roughly 5.6% over 4 years.
Data as of latest available year by source — Tax rates updated through 2025 where available • Source: NJ Division of Taxation (retrieved 2026-05-01) Methodology
How Upper Deerfield rates have changed
Historical trend — Upper Deerfield
Upper Deerfield (average residential tax bill). Planning and comparison only; definitions follow published sources.
Is your Upper Deerfield assessment accurate?
If your home's assessed value is higher than its current market value, you may be overpaying property taxes. A successful appeal — filed with your county board of taxation — can reduce your assessed value and lower your annual bill.
Contact your local assessor's office or county board of taxation to learn about appeal deadlines and eligibility in your area.
Overview
The latest average residential tax bill we show for Upper Deerfield is $5,907 (tax year 2024), from published data used on this site.
Effective rate for Upper Deerfield is 2.51% (tax year 2025).
Municipal and school budgets affect what you owe; selecting this municipality in the calculator aligns the estimate with published rates we store for it.
How Upper Deerfield compares
Comparisons are for planning only and depend on which metrics your state publishes at town level.
- vs Cumberland County
Upper Deerfield is above the county comparison baseline for effective rate, using the latest values in our dataset.
- vs New Jersey
Upper Deerfield is above the statewide comparison baseline in our data where we can compute it.
Estimate property taxes
Use the calculator below with your home value. Estimates are for planning only—verify with your local assessor.
Property tax exemptions in New Jersey affecting Upper Deerfield
Programs below are state-defined; they may affect taxes in Upper Deerfield differently than this planning estimate. Use “Exemptions and tax relief” in the calculator when you want to try simplified adjustments we support.
The calculator above can include simplified New Jersey relief where marked “Included in estimate.” Other programs may lower your actual bill or provide refunds but are not subtracted automatically in this tool.
- Veteran deduction (estimate)
Illustrative planning credit subtracted from the estimated tax after rates are applied. Real veteran and disabled deductions have specific eligibility rules and may differ.
Included in estimateSimplifiedState-defined - Disabled deduction (estimate)
Illustrative flat credit for planning. Actual disabled person deductions depend on program rules and local administration.
Included in estimateSimplifiedState-defined - ANCHOR
ANCHOR provides benefits to eligible homeowners and renters based on income and filing requirements. It is reimbursement-style, not a simple subtraction from the tax rate calculation shown here.
Not directly includedState-defined
Eligibility and amounts vary by property and locality in New Jersey.
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How to estimate property taxes in Upper Deerfield
- Enter your home value (or a value you want to stress-test).
- Keep Upper Deerfield selected in Cumberland County so municipal and county rate rules match this place.
- Review annual and monthly estimates, then confirm with local officials if you need an official bill.
Actual taxes depend on assessed or appraised taxable value, exemptions, caps, and published rates for your taxing units. Methodology.
Compare Upper Deerfield with nearby towns
See how property tax rates in Upper Deerfield compare to other Cumberland County municipalities.
Upper Deerfield Property Tax FAQ
Common questions about property taxes in Upper Deerfield, Cumberland County
The local rate combines county, municipal, school, and other components. Use the calculator with Upper Deerfield selected for the closest match to published data. Average residential tax bill figures are included where published for this municipality.
Sources
This page provides estimates for planning and comparison only. Actual property tax bills depend on official assessments, exemptions, and local decisions. Data as of latest available year by source — tax rates updated through 2025 where available. Verify with your local assessor.
New Jersey Division of Taxation, U.S. Census Bureau, and other public data. Methodology.