Norfolk County Property Tax Rate

Massachusetts · 2023 Data

1.09%effective rate

Norfolk County, Massachusetts has an effective property tax rate of 1.09%, which is 15% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $649,400, homeowners pay approximately $7,081 per year in property taxes. Norfolk County ranks #8 out of 14 counties in Massachusetts for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$7,081

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$649,400

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

5.6%

Median income: $126,497

State Rank📍

#8

of 14 counties in MA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$7,065

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$7,114

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Norfolk County pay on average -$49 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Norfolk County Compares

Norfolk County
1.09%
Massachusetts Average
1.11%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Massachusetts

Hampden
1.57%
Franklin
1.51%
Hampshire
1.47%
Berkshire
1.37%
Worcester
1.33%
Plymouth
1.24%
Bristol
1.11%
Norfolk
1.09%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$5,851$470,8001.24%
2020$6,100$491,0001.24%
2021$6,431$529,2001.22%
2022$6,840$612,1001.12%
2023$7,081$649,4001.09%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Massachusetts Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Norfolk County homeowners

Residential Exemption

Up to 35% of average residential assessed value (e.g., Boston offers significant exemption)

Owner-occupied primary residence in participating municipalities

Over 65 (Clause 41C)

$1,000 off property tax bill (or local adopted amount up to $2,000)

Homeowners age 65+ who have owned and occupied for 10+ years; income and asset limits apply

Disabled Veteran (Clause 22)

$400 to full exemption depending on disability rating and type

Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more

Senior Tax Deferral (Clause 41A)

Deferral of taxes exceeding 10% of income; accrues interest at 4%

Homeowners age 65+ with income under set limits

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Norfolk County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,270

$273/month · Rate: 1.09%

Quick Facts

Population724,540
Owner-Occupied65.7%
National Rank#990 of 3,133
Median Income$126,497

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.