Massachusetts Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 14 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$5,149
Average Rate
0.88%
Average Home Value
$587,193
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$5,149
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.88%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$587,193
National avg $281,900
Counties
14
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Taxes Above the National Average
Massachusetts homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 1.065%, edging out the national median of 1.03%—placing the state solidly in the higher-tax camp. With a median annual bill of $5,149 compared to the national median of $2,690, Massachusetts residents shoulder roughly twice the property tax burden, reflecting the state's higher home values and revenue needs.
Massive Tax Rate Variation Across Counties
Nantucket County's effective rate of just 0.215% masks a drastically different experience elsewhere: Hampden County's 1.568% rate is more than seven times higher. This 1.353-percentage-point swing represents some of the widest within-state inequality in the nation, meaning where you live in Massachusetts fundamentally reshapes your tax burden.
Typical Massachusetts Home Costs $5,149 Annually
The median Massachusetts home value sits at $587,193—more than double the national median—and carries a median annual property tax bill of $5,149. For a typical homeowner here, that tax bill represents roughly 0.88% of their home's value each year, a sharp reminder that owning property in Massachusetts carries a premium price.
Metro Boston Leads the Tax Bill Race
Middlesex County, home to Boston's northern suburbs, tops the state with a median tax bill of $7,240, followed closely by Norfolk County at $7,081—both metro areas where home prices command the highest taxes. By contrast, Nantucket's island economy and Berkshire County's rural character generate far lower absolute bills, though Berkshire's effective rate of 1.371% suggests tax-to-value ratios can compress in lower-value markets.
High-Tax State Reflecting High-Value Homes
Massachusetts is unquestionably a high-property-tax state, but that burden falls heaviest on affluent metro areas with soaring home values. Homeowners prioritizing access to strong schools and urban proximity pay the steepest price; those seeking relief gravitate toward Nantucket's unique island exemptions or rural Berkshire County's lower absolute bills.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Massachusetts Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $4,090 |
| Berkshire County | 1.37% | $3,891 |
| Bristol County | 1.11% | $4,685 |
| Dukes County | 0.50% | $5,503 |
| Essex County | 1.07% | $6,267 |
| Franklin County | 1.51% | $4,595 |
| Hampden County | 1.57% | $4,332 |
| Hampshire County | 1.47% | $5,326 |
| Middlesex County | 1.05% | $7,240 |
| Nantucket County | 0.22% | $2,985 |
| Norfolk County | 1.09% | $7,081 |
| Plymouth County | 1.24% | $6,345 |
| Suffolk County | 0.67% | $4,533 |
| Worcester County | 1.33% | $5,207 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.