Cape May County property tax
Homeowners in Cape May County, New Jersey typically pay about 1.22% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $5,306 on a median home value of $434,600.
Typical effective rate
1.22%
higher than 23% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$5,306
per year
Median home value
$434,600
In NJ
#21
of 21 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.22% — 30% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 42% lower than the New Jersey median of 2.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $5,332 for mortgaged homes, $5,263 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 21 ranked New Jersey counties; nationally it sits around the 77th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cape May County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.22%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cape May County, NJ?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cape May County is 1.22% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($5,306) divided by the median home value ($434,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cape May County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cape May County is valued at $434,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $5,306 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $5,332, versus $5,263 for homes without one.
How does Cape May County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cape May County's effective rate is 42% lower than the New Jersey median, ranking 21st of 21 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Jersey counties
Counties ranked closest to Cape May County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Jersey counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Somerset County | 1.81% | $10,001 |
| 16 | Hudson County | 1.77% | $9,555 |
| 17 | Morris County | 1.72% | $10,001 |
| 18 | Monmouth County | 1.65% | $10,001 |
| 19 | Ocean County | 1.65% | $6,562 |
| 20 | Bergen County | 1.61% | $10,001 |
Official data & resources for Cape May County
- Cape May County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cape May County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cape May County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.