Massachusetts property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Massachusetts is 1.11%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 17 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $5,813 a year on a home worth $525,800. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,330 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.11%
- Median annual bill
- $5,813
- Median home value
- $525,800
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 17of 51
Property tax by county in Massachusetts
All 14 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1.05% | $7,240 | $687,200 | 1,622,896 |
| Worcester County | 1.33% | $5,207 | $390,700 | 861,664 |
| Essex County | 1.07% | $6,267 | $584,000 | 807,258 |
| Suffolk County | 0.67% | $4,533 | $680,700 | 782,172 |
| Norfolk County | 1.09% | $7,081 | $649,400 | 724,540 |
| Bristol County | 1.11% | $4,685 | $421,800 | 578,436 |
| Plymouth County | 1.24% | $6,345 | $513,000 | 531,889 |
| Hampden County | 1.57% | $4,332 | $276,300 | 462,853 |
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $4,090 | $575,900 | 230,073 |
| Hampshire County | 1.47% | $5,326 | $363,400 | 156,595 |
| Berkshire County | 1.37% | $3,891 | $283,800 | 128,047 |
| Franklin County | 1.51% | $4,595 | $303,400 | 70,922 |
| Dukes County | 0.50% | $5,503 | $1,104,100 | 20,751 |
| Nantucket County | 0.22% | $2,985 | $1,387,000 | 14,299 |
Massachusetts compared with the United States
The Massachusetts median bill of $5,813 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Massachusetts are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts?
The median effective property tax rate in Massachusetts is 1.11% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,330 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Massachusetts county has the highest property tax?
Hampden County has the highest median effective rate in Massachusetts at 1.57%. Nantucket County has the lowest at 0.22%. The largest county by population, Middlesex County, is at 1.05%.