Readington, NJ town hall & government
Readington spent $21.4 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,350 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Readington's government.
Where Readington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 91%
- Fees & charges 3%
- From the state 2%
- Sales taxes 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Revenue here is well above spending. That usually means Readington collects property taxes for the school district and county and passes them on, so only its own spending is counted above.
Who works for Readington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Readington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Hunterdon Central Regional School District
Readington's high school district, shared with Delaware, East Amwell, Flemington and Raritan. 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 78%
- State 21%
- Federal 1%
Of the $33,059 per pupil, $17,285 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 Readington: Readington Township School District ($32,118 per pupil).
Which schools Readington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Readington 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 Readington's government
Who represents Readington
Readington is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr.. 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.