What is the property tax rate in Salem, MA?

Salem has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.21%. On a median home valued at $497,400, homeowners pay approximately $6,032 per year in property taxes.

How does Salem compare to Essex County?

Salem's effective rate of 1.21% is 16% higher than the Essex County average of 1.04%. The county-wide median annual tax is $6,430, while Salem homeowners pay an estimated $6,032.

How much are property taxes in Salem on a $300,000 home?

Based on Salem's effective rate of 1.21%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,630 per year, or about $303 per month.

Salem Property Tax Rate

Essex County, Massachusetts

1.21%effective rate

Salem is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Salem pay a median of $6,032 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $497,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.21%. This is 16% higher than the Essex County average of 1.04%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.21%

vs 1.04% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$6,032

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$497,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

44,241

Salem, MA

How Salem Compares

Salem

1.21%

Essex County Average

1.04%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Essex County

Compare property tax rates for 9 cities in Essex County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Salem	44,241	$6,032	1.21%
Lynn	100,905	$5,188	1.10%
Haverhill	67,387	$4,703	1.10%
Beverly	42,408	$6,635	1.07%
Danvers	27,924	$6,486	1.06%
Gloucester	29,862	$6,086	1.04%
Saugus	28,599	$5,907	1.00%
Peabody	54,180	$4,938	0.87%
Lawrence	88,297	$3,366	0.86%

About Property Taxes in Salem

Property taxes in Salem are collected by Essex County. Tax exemptions available to Essex County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Salem. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Essex County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,630

$303/month · Rate: 1.21%

Essex County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.