25 New Jersey Towns With the Highest Property Taxes in 2026

New Jersey homeowners just got another reminder that living here is not exactly a bargain.

The average property tax bill in the Garden State topped $10,000 again last year. For the second straight year. And yes, that number alone is enough to make you stare at your mortgage statement a little longer than usual.

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If you're looking for politics or a blame game, this isn't your article. We're just looking at facts. According to new data from the state Department of Community Affairs, the average NJ homeowner paid $10,570 in property taxes. That is up $475 from the year before. So if it felt like your bill jumped, you are not imagining it.

New Jersey Property Taxes Continue To Climb

Where you live in New Jersey makes a huge difference. Two towns can be just a short drive apart and have wildly different tax bills.

One tiny Camden County borough had the highest average tax bill in the state at a staggering $38,387. But there's a twist. Tavistock only has three homes, all surrounding a luxury golf course, and you have to be a member of that club to even own property there. Not exactly your typical neighborhood.

Another town that consistently lands near the top is Millburn in Essex County, home to the Mall at Short Hills. Homeowners there paid an average of $26,292 last year. Beautiful area, but you definitely pay for it.

Statewide, property taxes are collected locally and fund local services such as roads, police, fire departments, libraries, and other municipal services. The biggest chunk usually goes to schools. On average, about 52 percent of a property tax bill supports local education. In 178 towns, more than 60 percent of the bill went to schools last year.

Bottom line: Property taxes in New Jersey remain high. Here's a look at the towns in Jersey with the highest property taxes for 2026.