Hudson County property tax
Homeowners in Hudson County, New Jersey typically pay about 1.77% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $9,555 on a median home value of $539,700.
Typical effective rate
1.77%
higher than 5% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$9,555
per year
Median home value
$539,700
In NJ
#16
of 21 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.77% — 89% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% lower than the New Jersey median of 2.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $9,638 for mortgaged homes, $9,389 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 16th highest effective rate of 21 ranked New Jersey counties; nationally it sits around the 95th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hudson County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.77%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hudson County, NJ?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hudson County is 1.77% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($9,555) divided by the median home value ($539,700) 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 Hudson County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hudson County is valued at $539,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $9,555 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $9,638, versus $9,389 for homes without one.
How does Hudson County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Hudson County's effective rate is 16% lower than the New Jersey median, ranking 16th of 21 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Jersey counties
Counties ranked closest to Hudson County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Jersey counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Essex County | 1.91% | $10,001 |
| 14 | Union County | 1.89% | $10,001 |
| 15 | Somerset County | 1.81% | $10,001 |
| 17 | Morris County | 1.72% | $10,001 |
| 18 | Monmouth County | 1.65% | $10,001 |
| 19 | Ocean County | 1.65% | $6,562 |
Official data & resources for Hudson County
- Hudson County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hudson County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hudson 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.