Berkshire County, MA Property Tax Calculator
Berkshire County homeowners pay a median $4,036 a year in property tax, 1.32% of a median $305,400 home: above Massachusetts's 1.07% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Berkshire County by home value, at 1.32%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,644 | $220 |
| $300,000 | $3,966 | $331 |
| $400,000 | $5,288 | $441 |
| $500,000 | $6,610 | $551 |
| $750,000 | $9,915 | $826 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,220 | $1,102 |
Berkshire County against Massachusetts and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 | $305,400 | $76,013 |
| Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 | $103,960 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Berkshire County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Berkshire County?
The effective rate is 1.32%: a median $4,036 a year on a median $305,400 home. That's the 4th highest of the 12 Massachusetts counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Berkshire County?
About $5,288 a year, $441 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Berkshire County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Its rate is above the state's 1.07%. Across Massachusetts, covered counties range from 0.66% to 1.49%.
How do I lower my Berkshire County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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