Massachusetts property tax by county
Statewide, Massachusetts homeowners pay about 1.00% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $3,003 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $3,003 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $747 in Nantucket County to $4,473 in Hampden County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Massachusetts county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | $3,093 | 1.03% | $7,501 | $727,800 |
| Worcester County | $3,849 | 1.28% | $5,438 | $423,700 |
| Essex County | $3,117 | 1.04% | $6,430 | $619,100 |
| Suffolk County | $1,977 | 0.66% | $4,649 | $705,800 |
| Norfolk County | $3,186 | 1.06% | $7,261 | $683,900 |
| Bristol County | $3,195 | 1.06% | $4,807 | $451,200 |
| Plymouth County | $3,507 | 1.17% | $6,502 | $556,000 |
| Hampden County | $4,473 | 1.49% | $4,455 | $298,800 |
| Barnstable County | $2,022 | 0.67% | $4,239 | $629,000 |
| Hampshire County | $4,296 | 1.43% | $5,589 | $390,300 |
| Berkshire County | $3,966 | 1.32% | $4,036 | $305,400 |
| Franklin County | $4,305 | 1.44% | $4,720 | $329,000 |
| Dukes County | $1,500 | 0.50% | $5,828 | $1,165,800 |
| Nantucket County | $747 | 0.25% | $3,974 | $1,593,800 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts?
The median Massachusetts homeowner pays $6,080 a year on a median home worth $607,400, an effective rate of about 1.00% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Massachusetts county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Nantucket County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.25% of home value.
Which Massachusetts county has the highest property tax?
Hampden County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.49%.