Scotch Plains and Fanwood Property Taxes Higher Than State Average, Among Highest in County
Scotch Plains also saw a higher percentage tax increase for 2012 than the state average, while Fanwood was under the average.
Homeowners in Scotch Plains and Fanwood are paying higher property taxes than the statewide average and some of the highest in the county, according to a statewide chart published by the Star-Ledger. The average total Scotch Plains tax bill comes in at $$11,520.19, compared with the statewide average of $7,870.28, ranking it the 69 highest out of 566 municipalities, or in the top 12 percent. The average total Fanwood bill comes in slightly lower than Scotch Plains' at $10,436.55. Fanwood ranks 90 highest out of 566 municipalities, or in the top 15.9 percent. While the statewide average property tax increase was 1.7 percent for 2012, the smallest bump in more than two decades, Scotch Plains residents saw a 2.4 percent tax increase for …
Just The Facts Jack
3:20 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
I'm new here in town. I'm very impressed, I was not aware that our elected officials took care of the leaf collecting. Where do they find the time ? I rake my leaves every fall and I must say it is hard work. I think it's great and it will keep them in good shape too ! more ›