Massachusetts Counties: What It Costs to Buy

14 counties. Open one for property taxes, loan limits, transfer tax, title insurance and closing costs on its median home, each with the source.

CountyMedian homeProperty tax (rate)FHA limit
Barnstable County$575,900$4,090 (0.71%)$828,000
Berkshire County$283,800$3,891 (1.37%)$541,287
Bristol County$421,800$4,685 (1.11%)$787,750
Dukes County$1,104,100$5,503 (0.5%)$1,249,125
Essex County$584,000$6,267 (1.07%)$962,550
Franklin County$303,400$4,595 (1.51%)$541,287
Hampden County$276,300$4,332 (1.57%)$541,287
Hampshire County$363,400$5,326 (1.47%)$541,287
Middlesex County$727,800$7,240 (1.05%)$962,550
Nantucket County$1,387,000$2,985 (0.22%)$1,249,125
Norfolk County$649,400$7,081 (1.09%)$962,550
Plymouth County$513,000$6,345 (1.24%)$962,550
Suffolk County$680,700$4,533 (0.67%)$962,550
Worcester County$390,700$5,207 (1.33%)$545,100

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