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Barnstable County, MA Property Tax Calculator
Barnstable County homeowners pay a median $4,239 a year in property tax, 0.67% of a median $629,000 home: below Massachusetts's 1.07% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Barnstable County by home value, at 0.67%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $310,000 | $2,089 | $174 |
| $470,000 | $3,168 | $264 |
| $630,000 | $4,246 | $354 |
| $940,000 | $6,336 | $528 |
| $1,260,000 | $8,492 | $708 |
Barnstable County against Massachusetts and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 0.67% | $4,239 | $629,000 | $95,241 |
| Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 | $103,960 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Barnstable County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Barnstable County?
The effective rate is 0.67%: a median $4,239 a year on a median $629,000 home. That's the 11th highest of the 12 Massachusetts counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Barnstable County?
About $2,696 a year, $225 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Barnstable County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Its rate is below the state's 1.07%. Across Massachusetts, covered counties range from 0.66% to 1.49%.
How do I lower my Barnstable County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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