Worcester County Property Taxes
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$434/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$390,700
State avg ▼ $587,193
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,272
$439/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,046
$421/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#10
of 14 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester's steep rate is highest in the region
Worcester County residents face an effective tax rate of 1.333%—more than five times the national median—making it the highest-taxed county among the six analyzed. Although the median home value of $390,700 is relatively modest, the $5,207 annual property tax burden remains substantial.
Highest effective tax rate in Massachusetts
Worcester County's 1.333% effective tax rate is the highest across all Massachusetts counties, well above the state average of 1.065%. The county's median property tax of $5,207 is modest in absolute dollars but represents the steepest rate-based burden statewide.
Most expensive taxing jurisdiction in the region
Worcester County's 1.333% rate substantially exceeds all five neighboring counties analyzed, including Plymouth (1.237%), Middlesex (1.054%), Norfolk (1.090%), and Suffolk (0.666%), with only Nantucket (0.215%) representing dramatically lower rates. This makes Worcester the region's most aggressive taxing jurisdiction by rate.
Your median annual property tax bill
Worcester County homeowners with a median-valued property of $390,700 pay approximately $5,207 annually in property taxes. At roughly $434 per month, this burden is notable for the county's relatively modest home values, indicating the aggressive tax rate at work.
Assessment appeals are essential here
With Worcester County's punitive tax rate, assessment accuracy becomes critically important to avoid overpaying. Homeowners should request detailed valuations from their assessor and file appeals if they believe their properties are overvalued—potentially significant savings are at stake.
How Worcester County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Worcester County
1.33%
Effective rate
Massachusetts Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.