Suffolk County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.66%
State Effective Rate
1.00%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$1,445
Median Home Value (ACS)
$705,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,649
Owner-Occupied Households
119,335
The typical owner-occupied home in Suffolk County is valued at $705,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,649 per year — an effective rate of 0.66%. 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 Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the current county-level estimate is 0.66%, or approximately $2,640 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.
Suffolk County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.66% · vs Massachusetts: 1.00% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,650 | $138 |
| $400,000 | $2,640 | $220 |
| $500,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $750,000 | $4,950 | $413 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Suffolk County0.66%
- Barnstable County0.67%
- Middlesex County1.03%
- Essex County1.04%
- Norfolk County1.06%
- Bristol County1.07%
- Plymouth County1.17%
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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