Living in Absecon, NJ
Commuter-friendly town with a traditional Main Street, marinas, and quick access to the Expressway and Parkway for shore and Philly travel.
Property taxes in Absecon, NJ
All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.
Schools, shopping & essentials in Absecon
- Absecon Public School District (district)
- Absecon Public School (PreK–8)
- Pleasantville High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Galloway (nearby)
- ShopRite of Absecon (area anchor)
- Local New Jersey Avenue business district
- Tilton Road retail corridor (nearby)
- Heritage Park (local)
- Absecon Creek / marina areas
- Nearby wildlife and bayfront recreation
- NJ Transit Absecon Station (Atlantic City Line)
- Atlantic County Library System – Absecon branch
- Atlantic City Expressway + Garden State Parkway access
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: Water: New Jersey American Water; Sewer: City of Absecon (treatment by ACUA)
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — weekly trash, biweekly recycling
The council adopted Ordinance 11-2026 establishing city salary ranges and removed Ordinance 10 from tonight's adoption to be redrafted. The meeting approved several consent items including a small federal grant insertion, placement of a clothing bin, the bill list, and minutes, and heard updates on road/traffic projects, public safety initiatives, upcoming community events, and website/budget posting issues raised by residents.
- Adopted Ordinance 11-2026 establishing salary ranges for the city.
- Removed Ordinance item number 10 from tonight's adoption and directed it be redrafted and reintroduced at the next meeting.
- Approved insertion of $8,644 from the federal body armor fund into the 2026 municipal budget and authorized grant application/execution with NJDOT for Crest View Avenue resurfacing and traffic calming improvements.
- Authorized placement of a clothing bin by Turnkey Enterprises LLC at 600 Pittney Road.
- Approved the consent agenda and bill list totaling $1,441,488.95.
- Approved minutes (close session minutes and budget meeting minutes) as to form and content, with one abstention noted for budget minutes by a council member not present.
The council introduced several ordinances (public hearings set for May 7) and approved a consent agenda that included appointing a public works operator and introducing the 2026 municipal budget. Staff and council reported on public safety (recent arrests and solicitor rules), community events (shredding, senior brunch, Memorial Day parade), and infrastructure updates — notably Shore Road is slated for county award on May 5. The meeting closed to discuss potential litigation related to the city hall ADA project.
Council held a short meeting focused largely on routine consent items (contracts for HVAC, landscaping, public-safety communications, court collection solicitation, temporary budget appropriation, and charitable solicitation permits) and approvals (bill list and minutes). Council also discussed infrastructure and public-safety updates: street/road projects and bids, ballfield lighting repairs (work to begin within two weeks), a possible energy audit for lighting upgrades, the hiring of a new police officer, and upcoming budget work and sewer bill deadline.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Absecon, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Absecon, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Absecon is $3.517 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $5,731 on an average assessment of $171,289, an effective tax rate of about 2.548%.
What schools serve Absecon?
Absecon Public Schools (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Pleasantville High School via sending relationship (district litigation pending to redirect to Absegami High School, Greater Egg Harbor Regional)
Is there train service in Absecon?
Yes. Absecon has a stop on the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line, which runs between Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
Do I need flood insurance in Absecon?
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for any specific address before you make an offer.
Who provides utilities in Absecon?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Water: New Jersey American Water; Sewer: City of Absecon (treatment by ACUA). Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — weekly trash, biweekly recycling
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