14 Massachusetts counties have published property tax and home value data. The highest effective property tax rate is in Hampden County (1.57%); the lowest is in Nantucket County (0.22%). The middle county, Norfolk County, is at 1.09%. Each name opens a county profile with its tax estimate, home values, income and nearby counties.
| County | Effective property tax rate | Median home value | Median household income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $575,900 | $94,452 | 230,073 |
| Berkshire County | 1.37% | $283,800 | $72,565 | 128,047 |
| Bristol County | 1.11% | $421,800 | $84,198 | 578,436 |
| Dukes County | 0.50% | $1,104,100 | $102,348 | 20,751 |
| Essex County | 1.07% | $584,000 | $99,431 | 807,258 |
| Franklin County | 1.51% | $303,400 | $72,584 | 70,922 |
| Hampden County | 1.57% | $276,300 | $70,535 | 462,853 |
| Hampshire County | 1.47% | $363,400 | $86,391 | 156,595 |
| Middlesex County | 1.05% | $687,200 | $126,779 | 1,622,896 |
| Nantucket County | 0.22% | $1,387,000 | $119,750 | 14,299 |
| Norfolk County | 1.09% | $649,400 | $126,497 | 724,540 |
| Plymouth County | 1.24% | $513,000 | $109,698 | 531,889 |
| Suffolk County | 0.67% | $680,700 | $92,859 | 782,172 |
| Worcester County | 1.33% | $390,700 | $93,561 | 861,664 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (tables B25103, B25077, B19013, B01003). Counties where the Census Bureau does not publish all four numbers are left out.