--- title: "Massachusetts Property Tax Calculator (1.00% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Massachusetts homeowners pay a median $6,080 a year in property tax on a median home value of $607,400, an effective rate of 1.00%: the 19th highest of the 50 states and DC and 12% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Massachusetts home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/massachusetts --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Massachusetts property tax calculator Massachusetts homeowners pay a median $6,080 a year in property tax on a median home value of $607,400, an effective rate of 1.00%: the 19th highest of the 50 states and DC and 12% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $6,080 $507 a month at 1.001% - Median tax paid in Massachusetts: $6,080 - Median home value there: $607,400 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $5,409 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Massachusetts property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.00%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,002 | $167 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,003 | $250 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,004 | $334 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $5,005 | $417 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $7,508 | $626 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $10,010 | $834 | $8,905 | ## Massachusetts vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Connecticut](/property-tax-calculator/connecticut) | 1.66% | $6,573 | $396,900 | | [New Hampshire](/property-tax-calculator/new-hampshire) | 1.46% | $6,707 | $458,800 | | [New York](/property-tax-calculator/new-york) | 1.45% | $6,542 | $449,800 | | [Vermont](/property-tax-calculator/vermont) | 1.42% | $5,026 | $352,800 | | [Rhode Island](/property-tax-calculator/rhode-island) | 1.07% | $4,886 | $455,700 | | Massachusetts | 1.00% | $6,080 | $607,400 | ## What Massachusetts homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $6,080 (5th highest of 51); $6,089 for homes with a mortgage and $6,062 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $607,400, so a typical home pays about $507 a month. - 1,765,324 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Massachusetts income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/massachusetts); sales tax averages 6.25% with local taxes ([Massachusetts sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/massachusetts)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Massachusetts revenue department](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Massachusetts property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts? The effective rate is 1.00% of home value: the median tax paid ($6,080) divided by the median home value ($607,400), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Massachusetts? About $3,003 a year ($250 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Massachusetts have high property taxes? Massachusetts has the 19th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 19 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 5th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Massachusetts property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Massachusetts - [Massachusetts paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/massachusetts) - [Massachusetts income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/massachusetts) - [Massachusetts sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/massachusetts) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)