If your South Jersey property tax bill makes your wallet scream in agony, you're not alone. After all, New Jersey continues to have the highest property taxes in the nation, now averaging $10,540. That's up 5% from 2024.

But here's some good news: most South Jersey towns, including some of the most exclusive beach spots, are nowhere near the $25,000+ tax bills that some of our neighbors in North Jersey receive every year.

Townsquare Media recently analyzed every municipality's average tax bill and the results showed just how drastically property taxes can vary from town to town.

Before we look at the ten towns with the highest property taxes down the shore, let's take a look at five of the cheapest spots.

Lowest Property Taxes at the South Jersey Shore

Municipalities with the lowest property taxes at the Southern NJ Shore - Photo: Google Maps / Canva
Municipalities with the lowest property taxes at the Southern NJ Shore - Photo: Google Maps / Canva
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You'll see that there are quite a few "bargain" locations (relatively speaking), such as Atlantic City, Folsom, and Woodbine.

Highest Property Taxes at the South Jersey Shore

As for the ten spots with the highest property taxes, five locales exceed the statewide average of over $10,000.

10 South Jersey Shore Towns With the Highest Property Taxes

Data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs via Townsquare Media/New Jersey 101.5 analysis.

Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman

Largest tax bill increases in New Jersey in 2025

These are the municipalities in New Jersey where the average tax bill increased by at least a thousand dollars in 2025, starting with the lowest. The data is from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5

Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com

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