What is the property tax rate in Springfield, MA?

Springfield has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.60%. On a median home valued at $222,700, homeowners pay approximately $3,570 per year in property taxes.

How does Springfield compare to Hampden County?

Springfield's effective rate of 1.60% is 7% higher than the Hampden County average of 1.49%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,455, while Springfield homeowners pay an estimated $3,570.

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

Based on Springfield's effective rate of 1.60%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,800 per year, or about $400 per month.

Springfield Property Tax Rate

Hampden County, Massachusetts

1.60%effective rate

Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Springfield pay a median of $3,570 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $222,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.60%. This is 7% higher than the Hampden County average of 1.49%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.60%

vs 1.49% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,570

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$222,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

154,751

Springfield, MA

How Springfield Compares

Springfield

1.60%

Hampden County Average

1.49%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Hampden County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Springfield	154,751	$3,570	1.60%
Westfield	40,673	$4,638	1.57%
Holyoke	37,949	$3,919	1.54%
Chicopee	55,213	$3,755	1.49%
West Springfield Town	28,635	$4,273	1.39%
Agawam Town	28,510	$3,996	1.38%

About Property Taxes in Springfield

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,800

$400/month · Rate: 1.60%

Hampden County Property Taxes

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Massachusetts 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.