Property taxes
Property taxes by town in Essex, Union and Morris Counties
The State's 2025 rates for 16 towns, ranked from lowest to highest effective rate.
| Town | County | General rate per $100 | Effective rate | Estimated tax on $1,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | Union | 4.471 | 1.475% | about $22,100 |
| Chatham Township | Morris | 2.104 | 1.518% | about $22,800 |
| Chatham Borough | Morris | 1.701 | 1.527% | about $22,900 |
| Madison | Morris | 2.254 | 1.535% | about $23,000 |
| Millburn / Short Hills | Essex | 2.019 | 1.571% | about $23,600 |
| Westfield | Union | 2.292 | 1.810% | about $27,200 |
| Berkeley Heights | Union | 4.401 | 1.820% | about $27,300 |
| Livingston | Essex | 2.531 | 1.882% | about $28,200 |
| New Providence | Union | 5.242 | 2.049% | about $30,700 |
| Cranford | Union | 7.248 | 2.106% | about $31,600 |
| Scotch Plains | Union | 12.350 | 2.137% | about $32,100 |
| Springfield | Union | 2.411 | 2.188% | about $32,800 |
| Fanwood | Union | 3.120 | 2.249% | about $33,700 |
| Maplewood | Essex | 2.401 | 2.434% | about $36,500 |
| South Orange | Essex | 2.584 | 2.469% | about $37,000 |
| West Orange | Essex | 2.627 | 3.080% | about $46,200 |
Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates. Estimates only; the effective rate assumes a home is assessed at the town average. Not tax advice.
Questions
About these rates
Which of these North Jersey towns has the lowest property tax rate?
On the State's 2025 effective rates, Summit is lowest at 1.475% and West Orange is highest at 3.080%, among the 16 towns listed.
What is the difference between the general and the effective tax rate?
The general rate is applied to a home's assessed value. The effective rate restates it against market value, using the State's average assessment ratio for the town, so towns can be compared fairly.
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