Nantucket County, MA property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Nantucket County is 0.22%, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,985 a year on a home worth $1,387,000.

Effective rate
0.22%
Median annual bill
$2,985
Median home value
$1,387,000
Rank in Massachusetts
14of 14

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$440$37
$300,000$660$55
$400,000$880$73
$500,000$1,100$92
$750,000$1,650$138
$1,000,000$2,200$183
At the county median effective rate of 0.22%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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Nantucket County compared with Massachusetts and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
Nantucket County0.22%$2,985$1,387,000
Massachusetts median1.11%$5,813$525,800
United States median0.98%$2,969n/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 Nantucket County, MA?

The median effective property tax rate in Nantucket County is 0.22% of home value, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,985 a year on a median home value of $1,387,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Nantucket County?

About $880 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.22%, 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 Nantucket County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

Nantucket County ranks 14 of 14 Massachusetts counties by effective rate. The Massachusetts median is 1.11% and the median bill is $5,813.