Massachusetts property tax
Effective rate
1.00%
Median home value
$635,252
Average annual tax
$6,353
Rank of 51
#17
1 = highest effective rate
Massachusetts's rate is 0.10 points above the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced Massachusetts home, that's about $529 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your Massachusetts property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 1.00%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,500 | $208 |
| $400,000 | $4,000 | $333 |
| $600,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
How Massachusetts compares
Connecticut1.81%
Vermont1.51%
New Hampshire1.50%
New York1.30%
Rhode Island1.12%
Massachusetts (this state)1.00%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
Automatic homestead exemption of $125,000-$1,000,000 for primary residences; must file declaration for $1,000,000 protection; based on domicile and occupancy