Living in Somers Point, NJ
Bayfront hub at the gateway to Ocean City with marinas, dining, and excellent access to shore routes.
Property taxes in Somers Point, 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 Somers Point
- Somers Point Public School District (district)
- Dawes Avenue School
- New York Avenue School
- Jordan Road School
- Mainland Regional High School
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Somers Point
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- Route 9 / Shore Road retail corridor
- Ocean City shopping/dining (nearby)
- Tilton Road/Hamilton Mall retail (nearby)
- John F. Kennedy Park (bayfront)
- Bayfront parks, marinas, and trails
- Atlantic County Library System – Somers Point branch
- Shore bridge access to Ocean City
- Parkway and regional road connectivity
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 Somers Point (collection), treatment by ACUA
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal — Somers Point DPW weekly trash collection (recycling biweekly via ACUA)
The meeting was a reorganization: two newly elected council members were sworn in, council leadership (Council President and President Pro Tem) was chosen, and a long list of municipal appointments and routine resolutions (including a temporary 2026 budget) were approved. The council also presented multiple proclamations honoring local public servants and accepted the resignation of a council member, appointing a replacement municipal judge.
- Municipal solicitor appointment of Thomas E. Smith approved.
- Council President elected by roll call (President Gity announced).
- President Pro Tem (Janice Johnson) nominated and approved.
- 2026 temporary budget adopted.
- Fire department officer appointments (chiefs, captains, lieutenants, marshals, safety officers) approved.
- Council accepted a council member's resignation.
The council held a regular meeting covering routine reports, proclamations, multiple resolutions (grant awards, contracts, and administrative actions), and development discussions for properties on Bay Avenue and 939 Bay Avenue. Council asked a redevelopment/affordable-housing subcommittee to meet again with the 939 Bay Avenue developer to resolve easement, parking, and escrow questions; several resolutions and the consent agenda were approved.
The council held its November meeting with event announcements, debated and amended an ordinance regulating e‑bikes on the municipal bike path (now proposed to allow class 1 and 2 e‑bikes with a second reading scheduled), and approved several resolutions including purchases for a JFK park playground and awarding the Gateway Theater roof replacement bid. Other business included approval of minutes, a liquor license transfer, consent agenda items, and multiple public comments about e‑bike safety, the city website, offshore drilling, and honoring veterans.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Somers Point, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Somers Point, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Somers Point is $3.722 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $7,596 on an average assessment of $212,418, an effective tax rate of about 2.616%.
What schools serve Somers Point?
Somers Point School District (K-8); grades 9-12 attend Mainland Regional High School (with Linwood and Northfield)
Does Somers Point have beach access?
Somers Point is a bayfront town without its own ocean beach. The nearest ocean beaches are a short drive away.
Is there train service in Somers Point?
Somers Point does not have its own train station. The closest NJ Transit Atlantic City Line stops are in Absecon, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Atlantic City.
Do I need flood insurance in Somers Point?
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 Somers Point?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Water: New Jersey American Water; Sewer: City of Somers Point (collection), treatment by ACUA. Trash & Recycling: Municipal — Somers Point DPW weekly trash collection (recycling biweekly via ACUA)
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