Mercer County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Mercer 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
2.36%
State Effective Rate
1.88%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,040
Median Home Value (ACS)
$377,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$8,909
Owner-Occupied Households
89,569
The typical owner-occupied home in Mercer County is valued at $377,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $8,909 per year — an effective rate of 2.36%. 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 Mercer County, New Jersey, the current county-level estimate is 2.36%, or approximately $9,440 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.
Mercer County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 2.36% · vs New Jersey: 1.88% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,900 | $492 |
| $400,000 | $9,440 | $787 |
| $500,000 | $11,800 | $983 |
| $750,000 | $17,700 | $1,475 |
| $1,000,000 | $23,600 | $1,967 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Mercer County2.36%
- Warren County2.34%
- Sussex County2.32%
- Atlantic County2.30%
- Cumberland County2.28%
- Burlington County2.26%
- Passaic County2.18%
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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