Property tax in Massachusetts: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$4,980
annual, median
Avg home value
$543,707
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Middlesex County$7,037
- 2.Norfolk County$6,840
- 3.Plymouth County$6,158
- 4.Essex County$6,099
- 5.Hampshire County$4,991
- 6.Dukes County$4,970
- 7.Worcester County$4,922
- 8.Bristol County$4,518
- 9.Franklin County$4,467
- 10.Suffolk County$4,341
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Nantucket County$3,553
- 2.Berkshire County$3,726
- 3.Barnstable County$3,929
- 4.Hampden County$4,174
- 5.Suffolk County$4,341
- 6.Franklin County$4,467
- 7.Bristol County$4,518
- 8.Worcester County$4,922
- 9.Dukes County$4,970
- 10.Hampshire County$4,991
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Massachusetts?
Census ACS median property tax in Massachusetts is around $4,980 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Massachusetts filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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