10 New Jersey Towns Losing Residents as Property Taxes Soar
In Demarest, the average residential property-tax bill rose by $1,371 in one year, landing at $26,112 in 2025. At the same time, the borough’s latest…
By Duncan Edwards · Sep 10, 2026
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In Demarest, the average residential property-tax bill rose by $1,371 in one year, landing at $26,112 in 2025. At the same time, the borough’s latest…
By Duncan Edwards · Sep 10, 2026
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