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Atlantic County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Atlantic County homeowners pay a median $6,776 a year in property tax, 2.30% of a median $295,000 home: above New Jersey's 2.11% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Atlantic County by home value, at 2.30%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,446 | $287 |
| $220,000 | $5,053 | $421 |
| $300,000 | $6,891 | $574 |
| $440,000 | $10,107 | $842 |
| $590,000 | $13,552 | $1,129 |
Atlantic County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 2.30% | $6,776 | $295,000 | $78,050 |
| New Jersey | 2.11% | $9,590 | $454,400 | $103,556 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Atlantic County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Atlantic County?
The effective rate is 2.30%: a median $6,776 a year on a median $295,000 home. That's the 7th highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Atlantic County?
About $9,188 a year, $766 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Atlantic County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Its rate is above the state's 2.11%. Across New Jersey, covered counties range from 1.22% to 2.93%.
How do I lower my Atlantic County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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