The current residential property tax rate in Amherst, Massachusetts — and what it means for your annual tax bill.
Amherst, Massachusetts has a FY2025 residential property tax rate of $17.95 per $1,000 of assessed value. That works out to about $1,795 in annual tax for every $100,000 of assessed home value.
At $17.95 per $1,000, Amherst's rate is 45% above the Massachusetts statewide average of about $12.40. Property tax rates are set annually by each city or town and fund local schools, public safety, and services.
Amherst's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $17.95 per $1,000 of assessed value.
At $17.95 per $1,000, Amherst is 45% above the Massachusetts average of roughly $12.40 per $1,000.
Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.
