What is the property tax rate in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridge has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.43%. On a median home valued at $1,040,500, homeowners pay approximately $4,472 per year in property taxes.

How does Cambridge compare to Middlesex County?

Cambridge's effective rate of 0.43% is 58% lower than the Middlesex County average of 1.03%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,501, while Cambridge homeowners pay an estimated $4,472.

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

Based on Cambridge's effective rate of 0.43%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,290 per year, or about $108 per month.

Cambridge Property Tax Rate

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

0.43%effective rate

Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Cambridge pay a median of $4,472 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,040,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.43%. This is 58% lower than the Middlesex County average of 1.03%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.43%

vs 1.03% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,472

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$1,040,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

117,794

Cambridge, MA

How Cambridge Compares

Cambridge

0.43%

Middlesex County Average

1.03%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Middlesex County

Compare property tax rates for 18 cities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Reading	25,448	$9,185	1.24%
Marlborough	41,398	$5,726	1.18%
Framingham	72,013	$6,736	1.12%
Lowell	114,799	$4,372	1.11%
Wakefield	27,284	$7,274	1.09%
Arlington	46,015	$9,157	1.03%
Belmont	27,009	$10,001	0.90%
Melrose	29,488	$7,107	0.89%
Burlington	26,223	$6,004	0.88%
Lexington	34,085	$10,001	0.87%
Medford	59,062	$6,072	0.85%
Newton	88,504	$10,001	0.83%
Malden	65,509	$4,948	0.81%
Everett	49,236	$4,840	0.80%
Woburn	41,205	$5,037	0.78%
Somerville	80,549	$6,237	0.69%
Waltham	64,723	$4,783	0.68%
Cambridge	117,794	$4,472	0.43%

About Property Taxes in Cambridge

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,290

$108/month · Rate: 0.43%

Middlesex 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.