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Nantucket County

Nantucket County, Massachusetts

Effective Tax Rate

0.22%

Median Annual Tax

$2,985

How Nantucket County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Nantucket County$2,985
Massachusetts State Average$5,149
National Average$1,924

Nantucket County

0.22%

Effective rate

Massachusetts Avg

0.88%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,857

per year

Without Mortgage

$4,120

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,985

Monthly Escrow

$249

Effective Rate

0.22%

vs. Massachusetts State Average▼ 42% below
vs. National Average▲ 11% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?
The effective property tax rate in Nantucket County, Massachusetts is 0.22%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Nantucket County?
The median annual property tax payment in Nantucket County is $2,985. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,857, while those without a mortgage pay $4,120.
How does Nantucket County compare to the Massachusetts average?
Nantucket County's effective tax rate of 0.22% is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 0.88%. The median annual property tax in Nantucket County is $2,985, compared to the state average of $5,149.
What is the median home value in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?
The median home value in Nantucket County, Massachusetts is $1,387,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Massachusetts?
Property taxes in Massachusetts are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Dukes County(MA)

Rate0.50%
Median Tax$5,503

Suffolk County(MA)

Rate0.67%
Median Tax$4,533

Barnstable County(MA)

Rate0.71%
Median Tax$4,090

Middlesex County(MA)

Rate1.05%
Median Tax$7,240
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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.

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