ZIP Code 03753

In ZIP 03753, near Springfield, homes carry a median value of $343,900 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 2.14%, translating into a meaningful annual bill for owners. Households here earn a median of $106,285, with per-capita income at $61,101, so property taxes absorb a noticeable share of earnings even at these income levels. A combined sales tax rate of 0.00% offsets some of that pressure by keeping everyday purchases untaxed. Buyers weighing a move should factor in how the property levy interacts with mortgage costs, since the rate applies regardless of income.