These 2 South Jersey Towns Actually Got Their Property Taxes Lowered

Most New Jersey homeowners are used to one thing: property taxes going up. Every. Single. Year.

So when I saw this latest data, I had to double-check it.

While the average NJ property tax bill just hit a record $10,570 (up 4.7% from last year), two South Jersey towns quietly did the unthinkable…

Their taxes actually went down.

Yes, You Read That Right

In a state where rising home values usually mean bigger tax bills, seeing a decrease feels almost unheard of.

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Statewide, home values jumped to an average of $405,153, up 5.8%. Normally, that pushes taxes higher across the board.

But not everywhere.

Stow Creek Scored A Tax Drop

In Cumberland County, Stow Creek saw a slight drop:

-Average tax bill: $5,383
-Change: -1.64%
-Difference: -$90

It’s not massive but it’s rare enough to turn some heads.

West Cape May Sees An Even Bigger Dip

Down the shore, West Cape May residents got a bit more relief:

-Average tax bill: $7,120
-Change: -2.62%
-Difference: -$191

Again, not life-changing money, but compared to most NJ towns, it’s basically a win.

So… How Does This Even Happen?

Property taxes don’t just rise or fall randomly. The averages can shift based on:

-New, lower-priced housing entering the market
-Reassessments lowering property values
-Changes in the number of taxable homes

About 52% of your tax bill goes to schools, with the rest funding roads, services, and local government.

The Property Tax Bottom Line

Most South Jersey homeowners are still seeing increases. That hasn’t changed.

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In a state where property taxes feel like a one-way street, this is a rare reminder:

Sometimes, just sometimes, they can go the other way.