Essex County, MA Property Tax Calculator
Essex County homeowners pay a median $6,430 a year in property tax, 1.04% of a median $619,100 home: below Massachusetts's 1.07% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Essex County by home value, at 1.04%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,078 | $173 |
| $300,000 | $3,117 | $260 |
| $400,000 | $4,156 | $346 |
| $500,000 | $5,195 | $433 |
| $750,000 | $7,793 | $649 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,390 | $866 |
Essex County against Massachusetts and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | 1.04% | $6,430 | $619,100 | $101,883 |
| 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 Essex 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 Essex County?
The effective rate is 1.04%: a median $6,430 a year on a median $619,100 home. That's the 9th highest of the 12 Massachusetts counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Essex County?
About $4,156 a year, $346 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Essex County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Its rate is below the state's 1.07%. Across Massachusetts, covered counties range from 0.66% to 1.49%.
How do I lower my Essex 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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