Berkshire County property tax
Homeowners in Berkshire County, Massachusetts typically pay about 1.32% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $4,036 on a median home value of $305,400.
Typical effective rate
1.32%
higher than 18% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$4,036
per year
Median home value
$305,400
In MA
#4
of 14 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.32% — 41% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 24% higher than the Massachusetts median of 1.07%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,012 for mortgaged homes, $4,068 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 4th highest effective rate of 14 ranked Massachusetts counties; nationally it sits around the 82th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Berkshire County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.32%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Berkshire County, MA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Berkshire County is 1.32% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($4,036) divided by the median home value ($305,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Berkshire County?
The median owner-occupied home in Berkshire County is valued at $305,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $4,036 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,012, versus $4,068 for homes without one.
How does Berkshire County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Berkshire County's effective rate is 24% higher than the Massachusetts median, ranking 4th of 14 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Massachusetts counties
Counties ranked closest to Berkshire County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Massachusetts counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampden County | 1.49% | $4,455 |
| 2 | Franklin County | 1.43% | $4,720 |
| 3 | Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 |
| 5 | Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 |
| 6 | Plymouth County | 1.17% | $6,502 |
| 7 | Bristol County | 1.07% | $4,807 |
Official data & resources for Berkshire County
- Berkshire County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Berkshire County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Berkshire County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.