Worcester County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Worcester County, Massachusetts. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.28%
State Effective Rate
1.00%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,190
Median Home Value (ACS)
$423,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$5,438
Owner-Occupied Households
220,916
The typical owner-occupied home in Worcester County is valued at $423,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $5,438 per year — an effective rate of 1.28%. 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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, the current county-level estimate is 1.28%, or approximately $5,120 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.
Worcester County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.28% · vs Massachusetts: 1.00% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,200 | $267 |
| $400,000 | $5,120 | $427 |
| $500,000 | $6,400 | $533 |
| $750,000 | $9,600 | $800 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,800 | $1,067 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Worcester County1.28%
- Berkshire County1.32%
- Plymouth County1.17%
- Hampshire County1.43%
- Hampden County1.49%
- 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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