The General Tax Rate is used to calculate the tax assessed on a property. It represents the tax per $100 of assessed valuation. The general tax rate is used to compute the tax on a property.
The Effective Tax Rate is used to compare one district to another, assuming districts are at 100% valuation. The effective tax rate should not be used to calculate property tax.
Tax Burden vs. Property Value Analysis
Explore the relationship between average home sale prices and property tax bills across New Jersey municipalities. Each point represents a municipality—hover to see details, or click to filter the table above. Use your mouse wheel (or pinch on touch devices) to zoom, and drag directly on the chart to pan. This visualization helps identify areas with favorable tax-to-value ratios.