Property tax in Massachusetts
The effective rate is about 1.00% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $4,000 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
1.00%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$4,000
A month
$333
Rank
34 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 0.94% | 32 |
| Maine | 0.98% | 33 |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | 34 |
| Minnesota | 1.00% | 35 |
| South Dakota | 1.00% | 36 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Massachusetts?
The effective rate is about 1.00% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $4,000 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does Massachusetts have high property taxes?
Massachusetts ranks 34 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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