New Jersey Tops List of Highest Property Taxes on Single-Family Homes

New Jersey has the highest median property tax bill for single-family homes in the U.S. in 2023, with CT, NY, NH, and MA rounding out the top 5.

Property taxes are imposed locally, so amounts can vary widely even within a state. In WV, average property taxes range from $210 to $1,856 across counties.

The county with the highest average property tax bill is Westchester, NY, at $15,373. 13 of the 15 most expensive counties are in the greater NYC area.

Location impacts home values. See median home values by county to understand prices in your area.

Property taxes make up part of mortgage payments and have increased 25% nationwide from 2019-2023, making saving harder for homeowners.