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Hammonton

Walkable small-town atmosphere with a strong downtown, local culture, and commuter appeal between Philadelphia and the shore.

Walkable downtownNJ Transit railPinelands access
Property Tax & Key Information (2024-2025)

All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.

General Tax Rate
3.314%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
2.790%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$221,556
2024 average$223,873 (1.05%)
2025: $223,873 (1.05% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$6,097
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (3.314%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (2.790%): A standardized comparison metric. Use this to compare tax burden across different towns—lower is generally better.
Avg Assessment: The average assessed value. Your property's assessment may be higher or lower—check the tax assessor's office for your specific address.
Quick Estimate Formula:
(Your Assessed Value ÷ 100) × 3.314 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 3.314 = $9,942/year
High School
Hammonton High School
Beach Access
Not applicable / no ocean beach
Rail/Transit
Yes (NJ Transit Atlantic City Line)
Municipal Site
townofhammonton.org
Flood/Insurance
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
Walkable downtown
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • Hammonton Public Schools (district)
  • Hammonton High School
  • Hammonton Middle School
  • Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
  • Early Childhood Education Center
Hospitals
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Hammonton
  • AtlantiCare Emergency Department – Hammonton
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
Shopping
  • Downtown Hammonton shops and dining
  • Local supermarkets and plazas
  • Nearby Mays Landing / EHT big-box retail
Parks & Recreation
  • Hammonton Lake Park
  • Regional Pinelands outdoor recreation (nearby)
Essentials
  • NJ Transit Hammonton Station (Atlantic City Line)
  • Atlantic County Library System – Hammonton branch
  • Downtown events and community organizations
Civic & Municipal InfoHammonton

Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.

Town Hall
100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-4300
Official Website
townofhammonton.org
General Tax Rate (2025)
$2.817 per $100 assessed
School District
Hammonton Public Schools (K-12, including Hammonton High School); the high school also receives students from Folsom (9-12) and Waterford Township, Camden County (7-12) via sending relationships
Utilities & Services
  • Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Town of Hammonton municipal water and sewer utilities (town wells; sewer billing via Tax Collector's Office)
  • Trash & Recycling: Municipal — weekly trash collection by the Hammonton Highway Department (recycling via ACUA)
Latest Council Meetings
Town of Hammonton - Town Council Special Meeting 06-29-2026Jun 29, 2026

Council held a special meeting to award the Route 54 water main project to Murphy Pipeline and to approve a deductive change order closing out the 11th Street sidewalk project. Council approved both actions; much of the discussion focused on pipe-bursting construction risks, DOT concurrence, bonding, and securing $2 million in principal forgiveness funding.

Key Decisions
  • Approved awarding the Route 54 water main project (phase one) to Murphy Pipeline (resolution 114-2026).
  • Confirmed award after roll call vote (all 'yes').
  • Approved change order (deduct) to close out the 11th Street sidewalk project (resolution 115-2026), reducing the final amount by about $8,000.
  • Approved the 11th Street change order by roll call vote (all 'yes').
  • Dispensed with the regular order of business to address the award quickly.
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Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.