See property tax rates for every county in Massachusetts. The average effective rate in Massachusetts is 1.06%, compared to the national average of 1.07%.
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax/Year | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket County | 0.22% | $2,985/yr | $1,387,000 |
| Dukes County | 0.50% | $5,503/yr | $1,104,100 |
| Suffolk County | 0.67% | $4,533/yr | $680,700 |
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $4,090/yr | $575,900 |
| Middlesex County | 1.05% | $7,240/yr | $687,200 |
| Essex County | 1.07% | $6,267/yr | $584,000 |
| Norfolk County | 1.09% | $7,081/yr | $649,400 |
| Bristol County | 1.11% | $4,685/yr | $421,800 |
| Plymouth County | 1.24% | $6,345/yr | $513,000 |
| Worcester County | 1.33% | $5,207/yr | $390,700 |
| Berkshire County | 1.37% | $3,891/yr | $283,800 |
| Hampshire County | 1.47% | $5,326/yr | $363,400 |
| Franklin County | 1.51% | $4,595/yr | $303,400 |
| Hampden County | 1.57% | $4,332/yr | $276,300 |
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