Hampden County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Hampden County, Massachusetts. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.49%
State Effective Rate
1.00%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,083
Median Home Value (ACS)
$298,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,455
Owner-Occupied Households
114,780
The typical owner-occupied home in Hampden County is valued at $298,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,455 per year — an effective rate of 1.49%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Massachusetts
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, the current county-level estimate is 1.49%, or approximately $5,960 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Hampden County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.49% · vs Massachusetts: 1.00% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,725 | $310 |
| $400,000 | $5,960 | $497 |
| $500,000 | $7,450 | $621 |
| $750,000 | $11,175 | $931 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,900 | $1,242 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Hampden County1.49%
- Hampshire County1.43%
- Berkshire County1.32%
- Worcester County1.28%
- Plymouth County1.17%
- Bristol County1.07%
- Norfolk County1.06%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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