Property Tax Rates in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a median annual property tax of $5,813 on a median home value of $525,800, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.11%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts’s effective property tax rate of 1.11% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 7 counties have rates above the state median while 7 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Massachusetts
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | $7,240 | 1.05% | $687,200 | 630,939 |
| Worcester County | $5,207 | 1.33% | $390,700 | 333,273 |
| Suffolk County | $4,533 | 0.67% | $680,700 | 322,184 |
| Essex County | $6,267 | 1.07% | $584,000 | 311,676 |
| Norfolk County | $7,081 | 1.09% | $649,400 | 281,408 |
| Bristol County | $4,685 | 1.11% | $421,800 | 232,202 |
| Plymouth County | $6,345 | 1.24% | $513,000 | 200,995 |
| Hampden County | $4,332 | 1.57% | $276,300 | 184,217 |
| Barnstable County | $4,090 | 0.71% | $575,900 | 102,981 |
| Hampshire County | $5,326 | 1.47% | $363,400 | 61,770 |
| Berkshire County | $3,891 | 1.37% | $283,800 | 56,517 |
| Franklin County | $4,595 | 1.51% | $303,400 | 31,498 |
| Dukes County | $5,503 | 0.50% | $1,104,100 | 7,362 |
| Nantucket County | $2,985 | 0.22% | $1,387,000 | 5,048 |
About Property Taxes in Massachusetts
Property taxes in Massachusetts are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Massachusetts should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.