Property Tax in Warren County
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Warren's taxes rank among highest nationally
Warren County's effective tax rate of 2.52% nearly triples the national median of 0.95%, placing it in the top 20% of counties for property tax burden. The median tax bill of $8,156 is 203% above the national median of $2,690, despite home values near the national average.
Above state average tax rate
Warren's effective rate of 2.52% exceeds New Jersey's state average of 2.21%, ranking it in the upper third of the state's 21 counties. The median tax bill of $8,156 falls slightly below the state median of $8,512, showing that Warren's burden comes from rate rather than valuation.
Higher than most surrounding areas
Warren's 2.52% rate is second-highest in the region, surpassed only by Salem County's 3.03%. Somerset (1.91%), Union (2.05%), and Sussex (2.47%) all offer lower rates, giving Warren homeowners a cost disadvantage.
A $323,100 home costs $8,156 yearly
The median Warren County home valued at $323,100 generates an annual property tax bill of $8,156. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($8,331), while those without pay slightly less ($7,842).
Warren homeowners can challenge assessments
Property assessments in Warren County sometimes overestimate home values, and homeowners can appeal their assessments at no cost. Successful appeals have helped many neighbors reduce their annual tax bills and recover years of overpayment.