In Suffolk County, Massachusetts the effective property tax rate is 0.67%. The median homeowner pays $4,533 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $680,700. That rate is the 12th highest of the 14 Massachusetts counties with published data, and the 2070th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Suffolk County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Massachusetts statewide average is 1.11%, so Suffolk County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,340 | $112 |
| $300,000 | $2,010 | $168 |
| $400,000 | $2,680 | $223 |
| $500,000 | $3,350 | $279 |
| $680,700 (county median) | $4,530 | $378 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $680,700 (4th highest in Massachusetts, 44th highest nationally) and the median household income is $92,859. Homes cost about 7.3 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $2,069 a month. 36.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,510 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Massachusetts statewide median home value is $655,219.
Counties near Suffolk County in the Massachusetts property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | 1.07% | $584,000 |
| Middlesex County | 1.05% | $687,200 |
| Barnstable County | 0.71% | $575,900 |
| Suffolk County | 0.67% | $680,700 |
| Dukes County | 0.50% | $1,104,100 |
| Nantucket County | 0.22% | $1,387,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
The effective property tax rate is 0.67% of home value per year, the 12th highest of 14 counties in Massachusetts (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Suffolk County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.67%, about $2,010 a year (roughly $168 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Suffolk County?
The median home value is $680,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Suffolk County?
The median household income is $92,859 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).