Living in Whately, Massachusetts

Whately is a farming town in Franklin County along the west bank of the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley. It was set off from Hatfield and incorporated in 1771, named for British Member of Parliament Thomas Whately. Interstate 91 crosses the town north-south with an exit onto Routes 5 and 10, and the Mill River runs through town on its way to the Connecticut River.

Whately Center Whately Glen / South Whately

By James Allen, NMLS 1216446 · Updated September 25, 2026

Whately at a glance

$13.07Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
$5,850Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
15-20 minDrive to Greenfield
FranklinCounty

Whately's villages and zip codes

Whately Center uses ZIP code 01093; the town offices and southern part of town use the South Deerfield ZIP code, 01373.

Whately villages and zip codes
Area	Zip code	Where it is
Whately Center	01093	The town center, home to the historic Whately Center Historic District, town offices and the library.
Whately Glen / South Whately	01373	A section of town along Routes 5 and 10 near the South Deerfield line.

Things to do in Whately, MA

Start with Quonquont Farm and Bardwell's Ferry Bridge.

Quonquont Farm
A pick-your-own farm with apples, blueberries and peaches, plus a farm stand selling produce and flower bouquets.
Seasonal
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Bardwell's Ferry Bridge
A steel arch bridge listed on the National Register of Historic Places, rising about 198 feet above the Deerfield River near the Whately-Conway-Shelburne line.
FreeYear-round
Bardwell's Ferry Road

A little history

Whately was first settled in 1672 as part of Hatfield and was set off and incorporated as its own town in 1771, taking its name from British Member of Parliament Thomas Whately.

The town's 19th-century economy included tobacco cultivation, wool and furniture mills, and what is described as one of the state's early gin distilleries.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Whately

Whately's farmland, the Mill River, and the nearby Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers give the town a mix of orchards, farm stands and river scenery.

Mount EstherAt about 980 feet, the highest point in Whately.
Bardwell's Ferry BridgeA historic bridge over the Deerfield River near the town's northwest corner.

Walkability and getting around Whately

Whately is a rural, farming town without a dense village core; most residents drive for daily errands, and Interstate 91 and Routes 5 and 10 carry most through traffic.

Drive times

Greenfield, about 11 miles15-20 min
Bradley International Airport, about 40 miles45-55 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

Whately has no train station; the nearest Amtrak Valley Flyer station is in Greenfield, about 15-20 minutes away by car. The Franklin Regional Transit Authority operates area bus routes nearby.

Whately property taxes

Whately's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.07 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,307 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,850, on an average assessed value of $447,609.

Whately's FY2026 tax rates

$13.07per $1,000, residential

Residential$13.07 per $1,000
Average single-family assessed value$447,609
Average single-family tax bill$5,850
Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value

Whately shares public health services with neighboring towns through the regional Foothills Health District rather than a standalone town health department.

Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.

How the residential rate has changed

Fiscal year	Residential rate
FY2022	$13.71
FY2023	$14.20
FY2024	$13.69
FY2025	$13.34
FY2026	$13.07

Look up a Whately property

FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
Town ClerkVital records and town records
Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county

Buying a home in Whately

What we check on a Whately purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, well & septic.

MassHousing

First-time buyer programs

MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Franklin County. We check them with you before you shop.

MassHousing home loans

Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

The Mill River and nearby Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers put some low-lying farmland and river-adjacent parcels in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Whately

Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Whately Fire Department before the sale closes.

Well & septic

Many properties use private wells and septic

Outside Whately Center's water district, most properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Buyers should budget for a Title 5 septic inspection before closing.

All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.

Thinking about buying in Whately?

We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Whately address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.

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Moving to Whately: utilities, trash and town offices

Who to call in Whately: Eversource for power.

ElectricEversource
Natural gasNo natural gas service in most of town
WaterTown water district serves parts of Whately Center; outlying areas rely on private wells
Sewer or septicWhately has no town sewer system; properties rely on private septic systems.
Trash and recyclingWhately residents use the town transfer station for trash and recycling.
Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV

Town Offices offices and contacts

Whately Town Offices is at 4 Sandy Lane, Whately, MA 01373. Main line: 413-665-4400.

Whately, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Whately, MA?

Whately's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.07 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.

How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Whately?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,228 a year at $13.07 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Whately have a split tax rate?

No. Whately uses a single rate of $13.07 per $1,000 for all property classes.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Whately?

The average single-family tax bill in Whately was $5,850 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $447,609.

What county is Whately, MA in?

Whately is in Franklin County.

What ZIP codes does Whately use?

Whately Center uses 01093; the town offices and southern section use the South Deerfield ZIP, 01373.

Who supplies electricity in Whately?

Eversource serves the Whately area.

How far is Whately from Greenfield?

Whately is about 11 miles from Greenfield, roughly a 15-20 minute drive.

Is there a train station in Whately?

No. The nearest Amtrak Valley Flyer station is in Greenfield.

Which health department serves Whately?

Whately's Board of Health participates in the regional Foothills Health District.

Towns near Whately

Neighbors of Whately, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

Sources

Whately, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
Town of Whately official website: whately.org
Bardwell's Ferry Bridge - Tripadvisor: tripadvisor.com
Quonquont Farm hours and directions: quonquont.com
Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
Checked September 25, 2026.