This portal allows Hubbardston residents to explore how our town's financial metrics compare to neighboring communities across key indicators including home values, tax rates, and overall tax burden.
Financial benchmarking provides valuable context for understanding Hubbardston's fiscal position within our region. By comparing tax rates, home values, and tax bills with neighboring municipalities, we gain insights into our town's relative tax burden and the overall value proposition for residents.
Use the year selector below to view historical data going back to 2005, and explore how our town has evolved financially over time.
This table shows how Hubbardston compares to neighboring communities in terms of home values, tax rates, and overall tax burden. Higher rank numbers indicate lower tax bills relative to other municipalities.
| Municipality | Home Value | Tax Rate (per $1,000) | Tax Bill | State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbardston | $412,176 | $11.70 | $4,814 | 282 |
| Barre | $359,207 | $13.10 | $4,717 | 285 |
| Berlin | $659,860 | $10.10 | $6,692 | 142 |
| Bolton | $820,577 | $9.50 | $7,794 | 87 |
| Boylston | $647,688 | $11.30 | $7,328 | 125 |
| Harvard | $874,114 | $13.40 | $11,672 | 11 |
| Princeton | $512,481 | $11.50 | $5,894 | 176 |
| Sterling | $487,521 | $10.80 | $5,265 | 209 |
This table shows how Hubbardston's key financial metrics have evolved over time. The data reveals trends in home values, tax rates, and overall tax burden.
| Fiscal Year | Home Value | Tax Rate (per $1,000) | Tax Bill | State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,176 | $11.70 | $4,814 | 282 |
| 2024 | $403,232 | $11.80 | $4,754 | 270 |
| 2023 | $354,932 | $13.00 | $4,625 | 264 |
| 2022 | $315,258 | $14.00 | $4,414 | 266 |
| 2021 | $286,533 | $14.80 | $4,244 | 246 |
| 2020 | $278,987 | $14.80 | $4,135 | 248 |
| 2019 | $257,471 | $15.20 | $3,919 | 254 |
| 2018 | $246,161 | $15.10 | $3,724 | 262 |
| 2017 | $246,291 | $15.20 | $3,751 | 245 |
| 2016 | $214,110 | $15.90 | $3,404 | 271 |
| 2015 | $226,863 | $14.90 | $3,385 | 260 |
This analysis examines the relationship between home values and tax rates in our region. The data generally shows that communities with higher property values tend to have lower tax rates, while still collecting more per household due to the higher assessments.
| Municipality | Home Value | Tax Rate (per $1,000) | Tax Bill | Effective Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbardston | $412,176 | $11.70 | $4,814 | 1.17% |
| Harvard | $874,114 | $13.40 | $11,672 | 1.34% |
| Bolton | $820,577 | $9.50 | $7,794 | 0.95% |
| Boylston | $647,688 | $11.30 | $7,328 | 1.13% |
| Berlin | $659,860 | $10.10 | $6,692 | 1.01% |
| Princeton | $512,481 | $11.50 | $5,894 | 1.15% |
| Sterling | $487,521 | $10.80 | $5,265 | 1.08% |
| Barre | $359,207 | $13.10 | $4,717 | 1.31% |
| * Effective Rate = Tax Bill / Home Value (expressed as percentage) | ||||
Looking at the data across municipalities reveals some interesting patterns:
This analysis helps us understand Hubbardston's position within the regional tax landscape and informs our ongoing efforts to balance service delivery with fiscal responsibility.
Since 2005, Hubbardston's home values have increased 74.6% while tax bills have increased 89.5%. The tax rate peaked at $15.90 per $1,000 in 2016 and has since decreased to $11.70 per $1,000 in 2025.
Compared to neighboring communities, Hubbardston maintains lower tax bills than most towns in the region while providing essential services. This balanced approach has allowed for controlled growth while maintaining fiscal stability.
The town's state ranking has improved slightly over the past 20 years, moving from 249th to 282nd position (where higher numbers indicate lower tax bills relative to other municipalities).