Massachusetts property tax rates
Homeowners in Massachusetts typically pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year — the 17th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Typical effective rate
1.07%
14% above the U.S. median
Median tax paid
$5,992
per year
Median home value
$562,100
Counties covered
14
14 with a rate
Within Massachusetts, the effective rate ranges from 1.49% in Hampden County down to 0.25% in Nantucket County. Use the estimator to turn a home value into an approximate bill.
Official Massachusetts resource: Massachusetts — Municipal Property Taxes (DOR/DLS). For a specific parcel, use the local county assessor.
All Massachusetts counties
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| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Barnstable County | 0.67% | $4,239 | $629,000 |
| 4 | Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 | $305,400 |
| 7 | Bristol County | 1.07% | $4,807 | $451,200 |
| 13 | Dukes County | 0.50% | $5,828 | $1,165,800 |
| 9 | Essex County | 1.04% | $6,430 | $619,100 |
| 2 | Franklin County | 1.43% | $4,720 | $329,000 |
| 1 | Hampden County | 1.49% | $4,455 | $298,800 |
| 3 | Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 | $390,300 |
| 10 | Middlesex County | 1.03% | $7,501 | $727,800 |
| 14 | Nantucket County | 0.25% | $3,974 | $1,593,800 |
| 8 | Norfolk County | 1.06% | $7,261 | $683,900 |
| 6 | Plymouth County | 1.17% | $6,502 | $556,000 |
| 12 | Suffolk County | 0.66% | $4,649 | $705,800 |
| 5 | Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 | $423,700 |
A ± mark means the county's survey estimate carries a wide margin of error (small number of owner-occupied homes). Figures are typical burdens, not statutory rates or individual bills.