Nantucket County, Massachusetts Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Massachusetts. Population: 3,861.
The median annual property tax in Nantucket County is $2,985, which is 42% lower than the Massachusetts state average and 55% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.22% on a median home value of $1,387,000. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,985
-42% vs State
+55% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,387,000
+136% vs State
+556% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.22%
-79% vs State
-77% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,857
$238/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,120
$343/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,985 -16.0% | 0.22% |
| 2022 | $3,553 +10.7% | 0.28% |
| 2021 | $3,210 -13.0% | 0.30% |
| 2020 | $3,691 +13.9% | 0.33% |
| 2019 | $3,240 | 0.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$119,750
per year
Monthly Tax
$249
per month
Other Counties in Massachusetts
Barnstable County
Tax: $4,090/yr Rate: 0.71%
Dukes County
Tax: $5,503/yr Rate: 0.50%
Plymouth County
Tax: $6,345/yr Rate: 1.24%
Norfolk County
Tax: $7,081/yr Rate: 1.09%
Hampshire County
Tax: $5,326/yr Rate: 1.47%
Middlesex County
Tax: $7,240/yr Rate: 1.05%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Nantucket County, Massachusetts? ▼
The median annual property tax in Nantucket County is $2,985 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.22% on a median home value of $1,387,000.
How does Nantucket County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Nantucket County are 55% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.22% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Nantucket County? ▼
In Nantucket County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,857 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,120. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Nantucket County? ▼
Property taxes in Nantucket County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $119,750. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.