Barnstable County, MA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Barnstable County is 0.71%, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,090 a year on a home worth $575,900.
- Effective rate
- 0.71%
- Median annual bill
- $4,090
- Median home value
- $575,900
- Rank in Massachusetts
- 11of 14
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,420 | $118 |
| $300,000 | $2,130 | $178 |
| $400,000 | $2,840 | $237 |
| $500,000 | $3,550 | $296 |
| $750,000 | $5,325 | $444 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,100 | $592 |
Barnstable County compared with Massachusetts and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $4,090 | $575,900 |
| Massachusetts median | 1.11% | $5,813 | $525,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Barnstable County, MA?
The median effective property tax rate in Barnstable County is 0.71% of home value, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,090 a year on a median home value of $575,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Barnstable County?
About $2,840 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.71%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Barnstable County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable County ranks 11 of 14 Massachusetts counties by effective rate. The Massachusetts median is 1.11% and the median bill is $5,813.