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New Jersey Tops Nation for Highest Property Taxes — But These Bergen County Towns Offer Relief

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey once again holds the unenviable title of having the highest property taxes in the United States, according to a recent WalletHub study.

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New Eagleton Poll: New Jerseyans Frustrated Over Taxes, Affordability, and Transit

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NEW JERSEY — A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals that New Jersey residents are largely dissatisfied with how the state government is handling critical issues, particularly taxes, cost of living, and public transportation. The report, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, paints a picture of a public increasingly frustrated with both state and national leadership — a sentiment expected to shape the upcoming 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.

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Public Education: New Jersey Ranks 4th Nationally in Per-Student Public School Spending, Census Report Finds

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Trenton NJ, a newly released report from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks New Jersey fourth in the nation for public school per-student spending, with an average of $26,280 per student in fiscal year 2023 — nearly $10,000 above the national average of $16,014.

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Bergen County Unveils $720M Budget Amid End of Federal COVID Funds: What Taxpayers Should Know

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County has introduced its first annual budget following the expiration of American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funding, bringing a modest increase to local property taxes for 2025. Homeowners with properties assessed at the county average of $530,000 will see a $69 increase on the county portion of their tax bill.

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