Essex County, MA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Essex County is 1.07%, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,267 a year on a home worth $584,000.
- Effective rate
- 1.07%
- Median annual bill
- $6,267
- Median home value
- $584,000
- Rank in Massachusetts
- 9of 14
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,140 | $178 |
| $300,000 | $3,210 | $268 |
| $400,000 | $4,280 | $357 |
| $500,000 | $5,350 | $446 |
| $750,000 | $8,025 | $669 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,700 | $892 |
Essex County compared with Massachusetts and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | 1.07% | $6,267 | $584,000 |
| 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 Essex County, MA?
The median effective property tax rate in Essex County is 1.07% of home value, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,267 a year on a median home value of $584,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Essex County?
About $4,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.07%, 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 Essex County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Essex County ranks 9 of 14 Massachusetts counties by effective rate. The Massachusetts median is 1.11% and the median bill is $5,813.