Norfolk County, MA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Norfolk County is 1.09%, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $7,081 a year on a home worth $649,400.
- Effective rate
- 1.09%
- Median annual bill
- $7,081
- Median home value
- $649,400
- Rank in Massachusetts
- 8of 14
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,180 | $182 |
| $300,000 | $3,270 | $273 |
| $400,000 | $4,360 | $363 |
| $500,000 | $5,450 | $454 |
| $750,000 | $8,175 | $681 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,900 | $908 |
Norfolk County compared with Massachusetts and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | 1.09% | $7,081 | $649,400 |
| 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 Norfolk County, MA?
The median effective property tax rate in Norfolk County is 1.09% of home value, below the Massachusetts median of 1.11% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $7,081 a year on a median home value of $649,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Norfolk County?
About $4,360 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.09%, 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 Norfolk County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Norfolk County ranks 8 of 14 Massachusetts counties by effective rate. The Massachusetts median is 1.11% and the median bill is $5,813.