Leonia, NJ town hall & government
Leonia spent $13.9 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,549 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Leonia's government.
Who runs Leonia
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Leonia's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 86%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From the state 3%
- Fees & charges 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Leonia didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Leonia
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Leonia didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Leonia Borough School District
Leonia's K–12 school district. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 68%
- State 28%
- Federal 3%
Of the $23,378 per pupil, $13,594 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Leonia kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Leonia pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Leonia's government
Who represents Leonia
Leonia is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Josh Gottheimer. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.