Plymouth County property tax
Homeowners in Plymouth County, Massachusetts typically pay about 1.17% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $6,502 on a median home value of $556,000.
Typical effective rate
1.17%
higher than 25% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$6,502
per year
Median home value
$556,000
In MA
#6
of 14 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.17% — 25% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% higher than the Massachusetts median of 1.07%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $6,489 for mortgaged homes, $6,533 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 6th highest effective rate of 14 ranked Massachusetts counties; nationally it sits around the 75th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Plymouth County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.17%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Plymouth County, MA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Plymouth County is 1.17% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($6,502) divided by the median home value ($556,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Plymouth County?
The median owner-occupied home in Plymouth County is valued at $556,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $6,502 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $6,489, versus $6,533 for homes without one.
How does Plymouth County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Plymouth County's effective rate is 10% higher than the Massachusetts median, ranking 6th of 14 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Massachusetts counties
Counties ranked closest to Plymouth County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Massachusetts counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 |
| 4 | Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 |
| 5 | Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 |
| 7 | Bristol County | 1.07% | $4,807 |
| 8 | Norfolk County | 1.06% | $7,261 |
| 9 | Essex County | 1.04% | $6,430 |
Official data & resources for Plymouth County
- Plymouth County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Plymouth County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Plymouth County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.