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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 valueAnnual taxMonthly escrow
$250,000$2,500$208
$400,000$4,000$333
$600,000$6,000$500

How Massachusetts compares

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