How much are property taxes in East Pepperell, MA?
Homeowners in East Pepperell, MA pay a median of $5,878 (±$421) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,957.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,631.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $430,400.
In East Pepperell, the median real estate tax went from $3,820 in 2015–2019 to $5,878 in 2020–2024 (+53.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,878 (±$421)
- With a mortgage
- $5,957
- Without a mortgage
- $5,631
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in East Pepperell against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| East Pepperell | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,878 (±$421) | $7,501 (±$59) | $5,992 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,957 (±$464) | $7,529 (±$86) | $5,987 (±$25) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,631 (±$921) | $7,463 (±$99) | $6,001 (±$37) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $430,400 (±$24,295) | $727,800 (±$3,891) | $562,100 (±$2,169) | $332,700 |
In East Pepperell, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($7,501).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts ($5,992).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Middlesex County, East Pepperell ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 166.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in East Pepperell
The median tax ($5,878) is 1.4% of the median home value ($430,400).
Across Middlesex County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Massachusetts it is 1.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in East Pepperell have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,820 (±$243) | $5,878 (±$421) | +53.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $313,200 (±$20,147) | $430,400 (±$24,295) | +37.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,863 (±$289) | $2,450 (±$501) | +31.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near East Pepperell
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pepperell | — | $5,878 (±$421) | — |
| Pepperell (community) | 1.8 mi | $6,871 (±$756) | Higher |
| Dunstable | 3.3 mi | $9,020 (±$315) | Higher |
| Groton (community) | 3.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Groton | 3.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Hollis | 6.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Ayer | 6.7 mi | $5,057 (±$465) | Lower |
| Tyngsborough | 6.8 mi | $7,426 (±$500) | Higher |
| Nashua | 7.0 mi | $6,799 (±$138) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ayer, MA ($5,057).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pepperell (community), MA ($6,871), Dunstable, MA ($9,020), Tyngsborough, MA ($7,426).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Littleton Common | $7,617 (±$959) |
| 14 | Pepperell (community) | $6,871 (±$756) |
| 15 | Hudson (community) | $6,597 (±$208) |
| 16 | Stoneham (community) | $6,523 (±$206) |
| 17 | Pinehurst | $6,316 (±$207) |
| 18 | Burlington (community) | $6,165 (±$150) |
| 19 | East Pepperell | $5,878 (±$421) |
| 20 | Ayer (community) | $4,911 (±$990) |
| 21 | Shirley (community) | $4,398 (±$523) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Pepperell is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Pepperell, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Pepperell
How much are property taxes in East Pepperell?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Pepperell, MA is $5,878 (±$421) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Pepperell?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in East Pepperell, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in East Pepperell gone up?
In East Pepperell, the median real estate tax went from $3,820 in 2015–2019 to $5,878 in 2020–2024 (+53.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in East Pepperell higher than in Middlesex County?
In East Pepperell, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($7,501).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts ($5,992).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Pepperell CDP, Massachusetts (place:20310, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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