Hampden County property tax
Homeowners in Hampden County, Massachusetts typically pay about 1.49% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $4,455 on a median home value of $298,800.
Typical effective rate
1.49%
higher than 11% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$4,455
per year
Median home value
$298,800
In MA
#1
of 14 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.49% — 59% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 40% higher than the Massachusetts median of 1.07%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,414 for mortgaged homes, $4,524 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 14 ranked Massachusetts counties; nationally it sits around the 89th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hampden County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.49%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hampden County, MA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hampden County is 1.49% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($4,455) divided by the median home value ($298,800) 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 Hampden County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampden County is valued at $298,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $4,455 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,414, versus $4,524 for homes without one.
How does Hampden County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Hampden County's effective rate is 40% higher than the Massachusetts median, ranking 1st of 14 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Massachusetts counties
Counties ranked closest to Hampden County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Massachusetts counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Franklin County | 1.43% | $4,720 |
| 3 | Hampshire County | 1.43% | $5,589 |
| 4 | Berkshire County | 1.32% | $4,036 |
| 5 | Worcester County | 1.28% | $5,438 |
| 6 | Plymouth County | 1.17% | $6,502 |
| 7 | Bristol County | 1.07% | $4,807 |
Official data & resources for Hampden County
- Hampden County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hampden County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hampden 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.