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New Bedford, Massachusetts property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.21%

Homeowners in New Bedford, Massachusetts paid a median $4,338 a year in property tax on a median home worth $357,300, an effective rate of about 1.21% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#140 lowest of 216Massachusetts places we cover

1.07%Bristol County overall
Median tax paid
$4,338
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$357,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.21%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
7.6%
of $56,981 median household income
Owner costs
$2,041/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

New Bedford vs county, state and US

Effective rate

New Bedford1.21%
Bristol County1.07%
Massachusetts1.07%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

New Bedford$4,338
Bristol County$4,807
Massachusetts$5,992
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in New Bedford

At the local 1.21% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,821$152
$250,000$3,035$253
$350,000$4,249$354
$500,000$6,071$506

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Homeowners in New Bedford, Massachusetts paid a median $4,338 a year in property tax on a median home worth $357,300, an effective rate of about 1.21% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in New Bedford?

About $3,035 a year at the 1.21% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in New Bedford higher than the rest of Massachusetts?

New Bedford ranks #140 lowest of 216 Massachusetts places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.07%. Bristol County overall is 1.07%.