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Longport

Small, quiet barrier-island borough with a predominantly residential, upscale beach-town feel.

Quiet barrier islandUpscale residentialBayfront 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
1.122%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
0.746%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$1,203,314
2024 average$1,224,169 (1.73%)
2025: $1,224,169 (1.73% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$13,501
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (1.122%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (0.746%): 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) × 1.122 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 1.122 = $3,366/year
High School
Atlantic City High School (send/receive)
Beach Access
Yes (beach badges)
Rail/Transit
No
Municipal Site
longportnj.gov
Flood/Insurance
Coastal/bayfront risk varies by neighborhood—check FEMA flood zone and budget for flood/wind insurance where required.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
Quiet barrier island
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • Longport School District (non-operating)
  • William H. Ross School (Margate) (sending for K–8)
  • Eugene A. Tighe Middle School (Margate) (sending for K–8)
  • Atlantic City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
  • Ocean City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
Hospitals
  • Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Atlantic City Campus
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Somers Point (nearby)
Shopping
  • Nearby Margate/Ventnor “Downbeach” retail
  • Ocean City downtown (Asbury Avenue corridor) (nearby)
  • Somers Point / Route 9 retail (nearby)
Parks & Recreation
  • Longport beaches
  • Local bayfront access points
  • Nearby island recreation (walking/biking along the shore towns)
Essentials
  • Nearest full-service municipal resources typically in neighboring Downbeach towns
  • Easy car access to Route 9 / shore bridges
  • Nearby Atlantic County Library System branches (Margate/Ventnor/Somers Point)
Quick stats
Highlights3
Categories5
Total amenities17
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