Magnolia, NJ town hall & government
Magnolia spent $4.9 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,147 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Magnolia's government.
Where Magnolia's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 70%
- Interest, fines & other 16%
- From the state 6%
- Fees & charges 5%
- From the federal government 2%
- Sales taxes <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Magnolia 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 Magnolia
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Sterling High School School District
Magnolia's high school district, shared with Somerdale and Stratford. 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 39%
- State 57%
- Federal 4%
Of the $24,808 per pupil, $15,770 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.
Also serving Magnolia: Magnolia Borough School District ($25,640 per pupil).
Which schools Magnolia kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Magnolia 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 Magnolia's government
Who represents Magnolia
Magnolia is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Donald Norcross. 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.