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Cape May County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Cape May County homeowners pay a median $5,306 a year in property tax, 1.22% of a median $434,600 home: below New Jersey's 2.11% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Cape May County by home value, at 1.22%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $220,000 | $2,686 | $224 |
| $330,000 | $4,029 | $336 |
| $430,000 | $5,250 | $438 |
| $650,000 | $7,937 | $661 |
| $870,000 | $10,623 | $885 |
Cape May County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May County | 1.22% | $5,306 | $434,600 | $91,128 |
| 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 Cape May 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 Cape May County?
The effective rate is 1.22%: a median $5,306 a year on a median $434,600 home. That's the 13th highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cape May County?
About $4,884 a year, $407 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cape May County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Its rate is below the state's 2.11%. Across New Jersey, covered counties range from 1.22% to 2.93%.
How do I lower my Cape May 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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