>REPORT: Property Taxes in 16 of 21 New Jersey Counties Among Worst in America

https://blog.savejersey.com/2010/06/27/report-property-taxes-in-16-of-21-new-jersey-counties-among-worst-in-america.aspx

Forbes Magazine ran a sobering story on Friday analyzing the top 25 worst counties in America for property taxpayers. The Forbes people ranked the counties by the percentage of homeowner income zapped by annual property tax bills. Unsurprisingly, 16 of New Jerseys 21 counties made the list.

I included the median property tax bill next to each county. The income % figures are even more astounding! For example, 8.5% of the average Passaic County homeowner’s paycheck is devoted to paying property taxes. 8.5%!!!

The list:

1. Passaic County – $6,928
2. Union County – $7,007
2. Essex County – $7,535
5. Bergen County – $7,797
9. Hunterdon County – $8,224
9. Hudson County – $6,007
12. Camden County – $5,311
12. Warren County – $5,673
12. Somerset County – $7,597
15. Monmouth County – $6,494
16. Sussex County – $5,803
17. Morris County – $7,281
19. Middlesex County – $5,861
19. Ocean County – $4,021
23. Mercer County – $5,734
25. Atlantic County – $4,277