In short
Homeowners in Massachusetts paid a median $5,992 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $562,100, 1.07% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 17 of 51 including DC. Across its 14 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.25% in Nantucket County to 1.49% in Hampden County; the highest median bill is in Middlesex County ($7,501).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 1.49% | $4,455 | ±$42 | $298,800 | 114,780 |
| Franklin County | 1.43% | $4,720 | ±$79 | $329,000 | 22,143 |
| Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 | ±$130 | $390,300 | 42,116 |
| Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 | ±$96 | $305,400 | 40,263 |
| Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 | ±$56 | $423,700 | 220,916 |
| Plymouth County | 1.17% | $6,502 | ±$50 | $556,000 | 157,665 |
| Bristol County | 1.07% | $4,807 | ±$36 | $451,200 | 145,649 |
| Norfolk County | 1.06% | $7,261 | ±$65 | $683,900 | 194,812 |
| Essex County | 1.04% | $6,430 | ±$51 | $619,100 | 198,838 |
| Middlesex County | 1.03% | $7,501 | ±$59 | $727,800 | 388,893 |
| Barnstable County | 0.67% | $4,239 | ±$69 | $629,000 | 85,753 |
| Suffolk County | 0.66% | $4,649 | ±$97 | $705,800 | 119,335 |
| Dukes County | 0.5% | $5,828 | ±$899 | $1,165,800 | 6,225 |
| Nantucket County | 0.25% | $3,974 | ±$583 | $1,593,800 | 3,770 |
| Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | ±$18 | $562,100 | 1,741,158 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $5,992 a year, is 1.07% of the median home value ($562,100), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Massachusetts has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Hampden County (1.49%), Franklin County (1.43%), Hampshire County (1.43%). In dollars: Middlesex County ($7,501), Norfolk County ($7,261), Plymouth County ($6,502).
How property tax works in Massachusetts, exemptions and appeals: Massachusetts property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.