What is the property tax rate in Medford, MA?

Medford has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.85%. On a median home valued at $715,500, homeowners pay approximately $6,072 per year in property taxes.

How does Medford compare to Middlesex County?

Medford's effective rate of 0.85% is 17% lower than the Middlesex County average of 1.03%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,501, while Medford homeowners pay an estimated $6,072.

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

Based on Medford's effective rate of 0.85%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,550 per year, or about $213 per month.

Medford Property Tax Rate

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

0.85%effective rate

Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Medford pay a median of $6,072 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $715,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.85%. This is 17% lower than the Middlesex County average of 1.03%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.85%

vs 1.03% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$6,072

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$715,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

59,062

Medford, MA

How Medford Compares

Medford

0.85%

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 Medford

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

$2,550

$213/month · Rate: 0.85%

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.