The average homeowner in Middlesex County pays more than $5,611.26 in yearly property taxes, which is the highest in the Greater Boston area, according to a new analysis from the NAHB.
Additionally, Middlesex County homeowners pay an average tax that is 11.7 percent of their property’s value, though tax rates range from 3.5 to 18 percent of the property.
Here’s how Middlesex County compares with Greater Boston’s other counties:
| County | Average House Value | Average Real EstateTaxes | Average Property Tax Rate | Lowest Tax Rate Tract | Highest Tax Rate Tract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | $296,267.84 | $3,242.28 | 10.9% | 6.4% | 16.4% |
| Essex | $402,770.40 | $4,720.40 | 11.7% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Middlesex | $478,091.70 | $5,611.26 | 11.7% | 3.5% | 18.0% |
| Norfolk | $488,780.85 | $5,509.86 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 17.6% |
| Plymouth | $369,197.85 | $4,343.05 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 14.5% |
| Suffolk | $455,614.59 | $3,835.68 | 8.4% | 3.8% | 13.9% |