2026 rates for 14 counties
The median effective property tax rate in Massachusetts is 1.26% of a home's value, so a $300,000 home pays about $3,774 a year — above the national median of 1.07%. Most homeowners pay between 1.24% and 1.26%, from 0.32% in Nantucket County to 1.70% in Hampden County. Use the calculator below or browse by county to find your exact rate.
Massachusetts effective rates run slightly above the national average. Proposition 2½ limits annual increases in a municipality's total property tax levy to 2.5%, which provides some predictability. Boston and Cambridge are surprisingly affordable on a rate basis given their home values; smaller cities like Springfield carry heavier burdens.
Calculate your estimated property tax in Massachusetts
Annual Property Tax
$1,887
Monthly Property Tax
$157
* This is an estimate based on the median tax rate. Actual taxes may vary based on local assessments and exemptions.
Property tax rates in Massachusetts
1.245%
25% of properties pay this rate or less
1.258%
50% of properties pay this rate or less
1.258%
25% of properties pay more than this rate
These percentiles show the range of property tax rates. 25% of properties pay less than the low rate, 50% pay less than the median, and 75% pay less than the high rate.
The difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles is 0.013%, indicating the variation in property tax rates within this area. Use the median (50th percentile) for the most typical estimate.
State averages sourced from Tax Foundation 2024 data. National median: 1.07%.
Based on the median rate of 1.258%. Actual taxes depend on assessed value and local exemptions.
| Home Value | Annual Tax | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,887 | $157/mo |
| $250,000 | $3,145 | $262/mo |
| $350,000 | $4,403 | $367/mo |
| $500,000 | $6,290 | $524/mo |
| $750,000 | $9,435 | $786/mo |
| $1,000,000 | $12,580 | $1,048/mo |
The median effective property tax rate in Massachusetts is 1.26% of a home's value. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,774 a year, or $314 a month if it is paid through mortgage escrow. Your actual bill depends on your county and city rates and on any exemptions, such as a homestead exemption, that lower your taxable value.
Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Due Date(s)
August 1, November 1, February 1, May 1
Varies by city and town.
Always verify exact deadlines with your local county assessor or tax collector, as dates can vary by municipality.
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