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Massachusetts property tax: Census indicators
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $5,992 and median home value of $562,100 for owner-occupied homes in Massachusetts. Their ratio is 1.07 %, 14 % above the national ratio.
Historical Census medians in Massachusetts
| Owner-occupied housing measure | 2020-2024 ACS |
|---|---|
| Median yearly real estate taxes paid | $5,992 |
| Median home value | $562,100 |
| Ratio of the two medians | 1.07 % |
This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.
Massachusetts Census property tax indicators by county
14 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Hampden County (1.49 %). Lowest: Nantucket County (0.25 %).
| County | Census ratio | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 1.49 % | $4,455 | $298,800 |
| Franklin County | 1.43 % | $4,720 | $329,000 |
| Hampshire County | 1.43 % | $5,589 | $390,300 |
| Berkshire County | 1.32 % | $4,036 | $305,400 |
| Worcester County | 1.28 % | $5,438 | $423,700 |
| Plymouth County | 1.17 % | $6,502 | $556,000 |
| Bristol County | 1.07 % | $4,807 | $451,200 |
| Norfolk County | 1.06 % | $7,261 | $683,900 |
| Essex County | 1.04 % | $6,430 | $619,100 |
| Middlesex County | 1.03 % | $7,501 | $727,800 |
| Barnstable County | 0.67 % | $4,239 | $629,000 |
| Suffolk County | 0.66 % | $4,649 | $705,800 |
| Dukes County | 0.50 % | $5,828 | $1,165,800 |
| Nantucket County | 0.25 % | $3,974 | $1,593,800 |
Questions
What does the Massachusetts Census property tax indicator mean?
It is 1.07 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($5,992) divided by median home value ($562,100) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 14 % above the national ratio and ranks 17th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.
Which county in Massachusetts has the highest Census ratio?
Hampden County, at 1.49 % (median bill $4,455). The lowest is Nantucket County, at 0.25 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.
Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Massachusetts?
No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.
About the data
Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.
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Last updated November 7, 2026.