Massachusetts

Financial data for local governments across Massachusetts

58 Cities
14 Counties
293 Towns
190 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

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Current source-backed tax context for Massachusetts.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
MA state individual income tax Massachusetts taxes most personal income at 5.00%, with an additional 4% surtax on taxable income above the annual threshold ($1,083,150 for tax year 2025). Massachusetts DOR rates update dated December 30, 2025. Rate missing Massachusetts tax rates; Massachusetts 4% surtax on taxable income
MA sales and use tax (base) Massachusetts sales and use tax rates are 6.25%. Current Massachusetts DOR guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Massachusetts sales and use tax guide
MA property tax policy (municipal levy and assessment system) Massachusetts property taxes are municipal taxes based on locally assessed full and fair cash value and locally determined levy/rate decisions. Current Massachusetts DOR municipal property-tax guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Massachusetts municipal property taxes guide

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

6,992,395 Population
$101,341 Median Household Income
$525,800 Median Home Value
40.0 Median Age
10.0% Poverty Rate
5.1% Unemployment Rate
62.6% Homeownership Rate
46.6% Bachelor's+ Rate

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