Massachusetts Property Tax Calculator
Massachusetts homeowners pay a median $5,992 a year in property tax, 1.07% of a median $562,100 home: the 17th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in Massachusetts counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 1.49% | $4,455 | $298,800 |
| Franklin County | 1.44% | $4,720 | $329,000 |
| Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 | $390,300 |
| Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 | $305,400 |
| Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 | $423,700 |
| Plymouth County | 1.17% | $6,502 | $556,000 |
| Bristol County | 1.06% | $4,807 | $451,200 |
| Norfolk County | 1.06% | $7,261 | $683,900 |
| Essex County | 1.04% | $6,430 | $619,100 |
| Middlesex County | 1.03% | $7,501 | $727,800 |
| Barnstable County | 0.67% | $4,239 | $629,000 |
| Suffolk County | 0.66% | $4,649 | $705,800 |
Property tax in Massachusetts by home value, at 1.07%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,132 | $178 |
| $300,000 | $3,198 | $267 |
| $400,000 | $4,264 | $355 |
| $500,000 | $5,330 | $444 |
| $750,000 | $7,995 | $666 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,660 | $888 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Massachusetts, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Massachusetts's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts?
The effective rate is 1.07%: homeowners pay a median $5,992 a year on a median $562,100 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Massachusetts?
About $3,198 a year at Massachusetts's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.66% in Suffolk County to 1.49% in Hampden County.
Do Massachusetts homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $5,987, against $6,001 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Massachusetts property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Massachusetts
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.