Cape May County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Cape May County, New Jersey. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.22%
State Effective Rate
1.88%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$2,805
Median Home Value (ACS)
$434,600
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$5,306
Owner-Occupied Households
36,053
The typical owner-occupied home in Cape May County is valued at $434,600 with a median real estate tax bill of $5,306 per year — an effective rate of 1.22%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: New Jersey
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.88%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Cape May County, New Jersey, the current county-level estimate is 1.22%, or approximately $4,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Cape May County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.22% · vs New Jersey: 1.88% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,050 | $254 |
| $400,000 | $4,880 | $407 |
| $500,000 | $6,100 | $508 |
| $750,000 | $9,150 | $763 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,200 | $1,017 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Cape May County1.22%
- Bergen County1.61%
- Monmouth County1.65%
- Ocean County1.65%
- Morris County1.72%
- Hudson County1.77%
- Somerset County1.81%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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