ZIP Code 01721

In ZIP code 01721, near Cambridge, homes carry a median value of $611,700 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.03%, translating into a meaningful annual bill. Households here earn a median of $127,539, with per-capita income at $70,893, so the tax load is shouldered against above-average earnings. That balance shapes how far paychecks stretch alongside mortgage costs. A combined sales tax of 6.25% adds further expense on everyday purchases. Buyers weighing a move here must factor both the steep entry price and the recurring tax obligation relative to what local wages actually support.