What is the property tax rate in Worcester, MA?

Worcester has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.34%. On a median home valued at $339,500, homeowners pay approximately $4,555 per year in property taxes.

How does Worcester compare to Worcester County?

Worcester's effective rate of 1.34% is 5% higher than the Worcester County average of 1.28%. The county-wide median annual tax is $5,438, while Worcester homeowners pay an estimated $4,555.

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

Based on Worcester's effective rate of 1.34%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,020 per year, or about $335 per month.

Worcester Property Tax Rate

Worcester County, Massachusetts

1.34%effective rate

Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Worcester pay a median of $4,555 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $339,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.34%. This is 5% higher than the Worcester County average of 1.28%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.34%

vs 1.28% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,555

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$339,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

205,501

Worcester, MA

How Worcester Compares

Worcester

1.34%

Worcester County Average

1.28%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Worcester County

Compare property tax rates for 4 cities in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Leominster	43,697	$5,068	1.47%
Fitchburg	41,633	$4,255	1.44%
Worcester	205,501	$4,555	1.34%
Milford	27,919	$5,283	1.23%

About Property Taxes in Worcester

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,020

$335/month · Rate: 1.34%

Worcester 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.