What is the property tax rate in Boston, MA?

Boston has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.61%. On a median home valued at $710,400, homeowners pay approximately $4,335 per year in property taxes.

How does Boston compare to Suffolk County?

Boston's effective rate of 0.61% is 8% lower than the Suffolk County average of 0.66%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,649, while Boston homeowners pay an estimated $4,335.

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

Based on Boston's effective rate of 0.61%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,830 per year, or about $153 per month.

Boston Property Tax Rate

Suffolk County, Massachusetts

0.61%effective rate

Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Boston pay a median of $4,335 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $710,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.61%. This is 8% lower than the Suffolk County average of 0.66%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.61%

vs 0.66% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,335

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$710,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

663,972

Boston, MA

How Boston Compares

Boston

0.61%

Suffolk County Average

0.66%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Suffolk County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Revere	59,933	$5,588	0.99%
Chelsea	39,460	$2,974	0.62%
Boston	663,972	$4,335	0.61%

About Property Taxes in Boston

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,830

$153/month · Rate: 0.61%

Suffolk 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.