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According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Demarest, Tenafly, and Alpine top the list for the highest average property taxes in Bergen County for 2024, with homeowners in these municipalities paying well above the county average (scroll down for a complete listing).
Demarest homeowners paid an average of $24,736 in property taxes in 2024, the highest in the county. Tenafly wasn’t far behind, with an average bill of $23,833. Alpine, known for its sprawling estates and celebrity residents, had an average tax bill of $22,581.
Other high-tax towns included Ridgewood ($20,370), Haworth ($20,090), and Teaneck ($19,758), all of which saw increases from the previous year.
Higher property taxes often go hand-in-hand with higher home values, and that’s certainly the case in Alpine, where the average home is worth $2.76 million. Demarest and Tenafly homeowners are also living in some of the county’s priciest properties, with average values of $809,319 and $839,028, respectively.
How Do These Taxes Compare to 2023?
Property taxes have been creeping up year over year. In 2023, Demarest homeowners paid an average of $23,475, which means their tax bills jumped by over $1,200 in 2024. Tenafly saw a similar increase, with taxes rising by $802 from last year’s average of $23,031.
While some homeowners might be feeling the pinch, high property taxes often fund strong school systems, municipal services, and public infrastructure—though whether that justifies the cost is up for debate among residents.
Full Breakdown of Bergen County’s Highest Property Taxes
DEMAREST BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $24,736
- Average Home Value 2024: $809,319
- % Change from 2023: 5.37%
TENAFLY BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $23,833
- Average Home Value 2024: $839,028
- % Change from 2023: 3.48%
ALPINE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $22,581
- Average Home Value 2024: $2,762,300
- % Change from 2023: 4.06%
RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE
- Property Tax 2024: $20,370
- Average Home Value 2024: $710,168
- % Change from 2023: 2.69%
HAWORTH BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $20,090
- Average Home Value 2024: $649,768
- % Change from 2023: 2.95%
SADDLE RIVER BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,758
- Average Home Value 2024: $1,908,442
- % Change from 2023: 1.82%
UPPER SADDLE RIVER BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,739
- Average Home Value 2024: $775,460
- % Change from 2023: 3.81%
WOODCLIFF LAKE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,624
- Average Home Value 2024: $907,880
- % Change from 2023: 5.79%
FRANKLIN LAKES BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,374
- Average Home Value 2024: $1,079,308
- % Change from 2023: 4.36%
GLEN ROCK BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,297
- Average Home Value 2024: $587,060
- % Change from 2023: 4.93%
CRESSKILL BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $19,262
- Average Home Value 2024: $837,612
- % Change from 2023: 3.92%
HO-HO-KUS BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $18,930
- Average Home Value 2024: $786,774
- % Change from 2023: 3.65%
CLOSTER BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $18,551
- Average Home Value 2024: $877,041
- % Change from 2023: 4.97%
OLD TAPPAN BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $18,087
- Average Home Value 2024: $821,425
- % Change from 2023: 4.80%
ALLENDALE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $17,310
- Average Home Value 2024: $820,880
- % Change from 2023: 2.09%
ORADELL BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $17,209
- Average Home Value 2024: $632,268
- % Change from 2023: 2.88%
HARRINGTON PARK BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $17,008
- Average Home Value 2024: $544,076
- % Change from 2023: 3.57%
RIVER VALE TOWNSHIP
- Property Tax 2024: $16,636
- Average Home Value 2024: $609,179
- % Change from 2023: 2.43%
WYCKOFF TOWNSHIP
- Property Tax 2024: $15,798
- Average Home Value 2024: $810,267
- % Change from 2023: 3.93%
RIVER EDGE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,744
- Average Home Value 2024: $397,165
- % Change from 2023: 3.04%
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,552
- Average Home Value 2024: $1,347,194
- % Change from 2023: 2.52%
PARK RIDGE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,406
- Average Home Value 2024: $474,420
- % Change from 2023: 2.06%
NORWOOD BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,356
- Average Home Value 2024: $558,615
- % Change from 2023: 4.00%
HILLSDALE BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,098
- Average Home Value 2024: $476,008
- % Change from 2023: 3.15%
RAMSEY BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,093
- Average Home Value 2024: $534,881
- % Change from 2023: 3.45%
LEONIA BOROUGH
- Property Tax 2024: $15,015
- Average Home Value 2024: $440,444
- % Change from 2023: 1.60%
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