Property Tax in Burlington County, New Jersey
In Burlington County, New Jersey, the typical homeowner pays $7,902 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $326,700. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Burlington County numbers mean
A median is the middle household: half of owner-occupied households in Burlington County pay more than $7,902, and half pay less. Your own bill is set by your home's assessed value, the exemptions you qualify for, and the local taxing districts your property sits in — so individual bills vary widely around the median.
Dividing the median tax by the median home value gives a derived effective rate of 2.42% for Burlington County. It is an estimate built from two survey medians, not the county's official rate, but it is a fair way to compare the local tax burden with other counties where home values are very different.
Burlington County by the numbers
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $7,902 | $9,541 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $326,700 | $427,600 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 2.42% | 2.23% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $658 | $795 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Burlington County at a glance
- Median tax rank in New Jersey: #16 of 21 counties
- Median home value rank in New Jersey: #15 of 21
- Population rank in New Jersey: #11 of 21 (464,226 residents)
- Population density rank: #14 of 21 (581 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in New Jersey: #1 of 21 (799 sq mi, 10.9% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $658; per $1,000 of home value: $2.42
How Burlington County compares
Of the 21 New Jersey counties with published data, 15 have a higher median property tax bill than Burlington County's $7,902, putting the county at #16 in the state. Its bill is about 17% lower than the state median of $9,541 and about 166% higher than the national median of $2,969.
Rates and values pull in opposite directions: an expensive housing market can produce big bills at ordinary rates. Here the derived rate is 2.42%, versus 0.98% derived nationally, and the median home value ranks #15 within New Jersey.
Some extra context for Burlington County: the median bill works out to about $658 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $2,419 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 464,226 people — the #11 most populous county in New Jersey, spread over 799 square miles, a density of about 581 people per square mile. Its median home value, $326,700, ranks #15 among the state's 21 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 31 record a higher median tax bill than Burlington County — it sits in the top 1% nationally. The county holds roughly 5.0% of New Jersey's people. Its homes are worth less than the state norm (median $326,700 versus $427,600), and a decade at the derived rate of 2.42% adds up to about 24.19% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Cumberland County, medians $5,048 — $2,854 less than Burlington County per year.
Counties nearest Burlington County in the New Jersey ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County, NJ | $8,063 | $262,200 | 3.08% |
| Gloucester County, NJ | $7,964 | $283,500 | 2.81% |
| Salem County, NJ | $6,757 | $223,000 | 3.03% |
| Atlantic County, NJ | $6,749 | $272,700 | 2.48% |
How the tax is worked out
As an illustration of the arithmetic: at Burlington County's derived rate of 2.42%, a home valued at $400,000 would carry a tax bill of roughly $9,676 a year. That is only an illustration using the derived rate — a real bill is computed from the property's assessed value, its exemptions, and the combined rates of its specific taxing districts, so it can be higher or lower.
The usual sequence is: the local assessor values the property; exemptions are applied; the taxable value is multiplied by the combined local rates; and the county bills and collects the tax, distributing it to the schools, municipalities and districts that levied it.
Checking your assessment in Burlington County
If your bill looks wrong, work through these steps:
1. Get your property record card from the assessor and check the basics — living area, lot size, bedrooms, condition, and any exemptions you should have.
2. Compare your assessed value with recent sale prices of similar homes in Burlington County.
3. Talk to the assessor's office informally first; clear errors are often fixed without a hearing.
4. If needed, file a formal appeal with the local review board before the deadline on your assessment notice, with your evidence attached.
5. Keep paying the bill as issued while the appeal runs, unless your notice says otherwise — unpaid taxes accrue penalties regardless of an appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Burlington County, New Jersey?
The median real estate tax paid in Burlington County, New Jersey is $7,902 per year, on a median home value of $326,700 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Burlington County, New Jersey?
The derived effective rate is 2.42% — the median bill ($7,902) expressed as a share of the median home value ($326,700). No authority sets a rate this way; it exists to make counties with different home prices comparable.
How does Burlington County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
By median taxes paid, Burlington County stands at #16 among the 21 New Jersey counties the Census publishes figures for. Its $7,902 median bill is about 17% lower than the state median ($9,541), and 15 counties in the state record a higher median.
How are property taxes calculated in Burlington County, New Jersey?
The assessor estimates your property's market value; exemptions (such as a homestead exemption) reduce the taxable amount; and the result is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts — county, municipality, school district and any special districts. In Burlington County, the median outcome of that process is a bill of $7,902 on a median home value of $326,700.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Burlington County, New Jersey?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Burlington County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.