What is the property tax rate in Saugus, MA?

Saugus has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.00%. On a median home valued at $589,500, homeowners pay approximately $5,907 per year in property taxes.

How does Saugus compare to Essex County?

Saugus's effective rate of 1.00% is 4% lower than the Essex County average of 1.04%. The county-wide median annual tax is $6,430, while Saugus homeowners pay an estimated $5,907.

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

Based on Saugus's effective rate of 1.00%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,000 per year, or about $250 per month.

Saugus Property Tax Rate

Essex County, Massachusetts

1.00%effective rate

Saugus is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Saugus pay a median of $5,907 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $589,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.00%. This is 4% lower than the Essex County average of 1.04%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.00%

vs 1.04% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,907

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$589,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

28,599

Saugus, MA

How Saugus Compares

Saugus

1.00%

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 Saugus

Property taxes in Saugus are collected by Essex County. Tax exemptions available to Essex County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Saugus. 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

$3,000

$250/month · Rate: 1.00%

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.