Affordability
The Garden State Initiative advocates for reforms that force the government to live within its means while making our state an attractive and affordable place to call home.
See How New Jersey Compares
$10,570
Average property tax bill — highest in the United States. (Tax Foundation)
$584,072
Average home value —
57% higher than United States average of $371,774 (Zillow)
35th
Rank for retirement — driven primarily by a 45th ranking in affordability (WalletHub)
$9,178
State and Local Tax Collections Per Capita — 5th highest in the country vs. $7,038 across the United States (Tax Foundation)
Featured Affordability Work
NJ’s state budgets spur our spiraling affordability crisis
As New Jersey enters the final stretch of its budget process, policymakers in Trenton face a familiar temptation: close gaps, fund short-term priorities and declare success —…
