Living in Hammonton, NJ
Walkable small-town atmosphere with a strong downtown, local culture, and commuter appeal between Philadelphia and the shore.
Property taxes in Hammonton, 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 Hammonton
- Hammonton Public Schools (district)
- Hammonton High School
- Hammonton Middle School
- Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
- Early Childhood Education Center
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Hammonton
- AtlantiCare Emergency Department – Hammonton
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- Downtown Hammonton shops and dining
- Local supermarkets and plazas
- Nearby Mays Landing / EHT big-box retail
- Hammonton Lake Park
- Regional Pinelands outdoor recreation (nearby)
- NJ Transit Hammonton Station (Atlantic City Line)
- Atlantic County Library System – Hammonton branch
- Downtown events and community organizations
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: 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)
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.
- 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.
Council held regular business including adoption of two bond ordinances to fund Route 54 and Lakeview Garden water projects, multiple personnel actions, and several budget/resolution approvals. Major public concern and discussion focused on data centers/AI facilities and local water resource protection; the council noted data centers are not a permitted use in town and will not be discussed further tonight.
The board considered one application (Block 2104 Lot 7) seeking curb and sidewalk waivers for a new house on North 3rd Street and approved the waiver. Discussion focused on county drainage concerns, a county letter saying a county permit/violation must be resolved before a CO, and longer-term town plans/grants to extend sidewalks in the area.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Hammonton, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Hammonton, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Hammonton is $2.817 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $6,097 on an average assessment of $221,556, an effective tax rate of about 2.790%.
What schools serve Hammonton?
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
Is there train service in Hammonton?
Yes. Hammonton has a stop on the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line, which runs between Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
Do I need flood insurance in Hammonton?
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 Hammonton?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. 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)
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