Boston is in Suffolk County and bills property tax quarterly. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Boston compares to Massachusetts and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
0.67%
Median Home Value
$680,700
Median Tax Bill
$4,533
Tax on $400K Home
$2,664
Calculate Property Tax in Boston
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Boston, Massachusetts has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Suffolk County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Boston's effective rate of 0.67% compares to Massachusetts's state average of 1.06%. This is lower than the state average.
The median home value in Suffolk County (which includes Boston) is $680,700, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by Massachusetts county. Suffolk County typically follows Massachusetts state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Boston is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 0.67%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.