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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name DEUTSCHE DWS STATE TAX-FREE INCOME SERIES
Entity Central Index Key 0000714287
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2025
C000102799  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol SQMAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund (the "Fund") for the period April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$43
0.85%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.96%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85% [1]
AssetsNet $ 192,453,711
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 372,930
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
192,453,711
Number of Portfolio Holdings
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
20
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
372,930
Modified Duration to Worst
6.5 years

Modified duration to worst is the measure of sensitivity of the prices of bonds held by the Fund to a change in interest rates, computed using each bond's nearest call or maturity date.

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds
80%
General Obligation Bonds
16%
Lease Obligations
2%
Variable Rate Demand Notes
1%
Escrow to Maturity/Prerefunded Bonds
1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0%
Total
100%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
13%
AA
51%
A
20%
BBB
7%
BB
3%
Not Rated
5%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000102801  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol SQMCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund (the "Fund") for the period April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$81
1.60%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.77%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 81
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.60% [2]
AssetsNet $ 192,453,711
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 372,930
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
192,453,711
Number of Portfolio Holdings
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
20
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
372,930
Modified Duration to Worst
6.5 years

Modified duration to worst is the measure of sensitivity of the prices of bonds held by the Fund to a change in interest rates, computed using each bond's nearest call or maturity date.

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds
80%
General Obligation Bonds
16%
Lease Obligations
2%
Variable Rate Demand Notes
1%
Escrow to Maturity/Prerefunded Bonds
1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0%
Total
100%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
13%
AA
51%
A
20%
BBB
7%
BB
3%
Not Rated
5%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000102802  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund
Class Name Class S
Trading Symbol SCMAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund (the "Fund") for the period April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class S
$30
0.60%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.77%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [3]
AssetsNet $ 192,453,711
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 372,930
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
192,453,711
Number of Portfolio Holdings
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
20
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
372,930
Modified Duration to Worst
6.5 years

Modified duration to worst is the measure of sensitivity of the prices of bonds held by the Fund to a change in interest rates, computed using each bond's nearest call or maturity date.

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds
80%
General Obligation Bonds
16%
Lease Obligations
2%
Variable Rate Demand Notes
1%
Escrow to Maturity/Prerefunded Bonds
1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0%
Total
100%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
13%
AA
51%
A
20%
BBB
7%
BB
3%
Not Rated
5%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000223772  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol DMAIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Massachusetts Tax-Free Fund (the "Fund") for the period April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$30
0.60%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.75%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [4]
AssetsNet $ 192,453,711
Holdings Count | Holding 118
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 372,930
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
192,453,711
Number of Portfolio Holdings
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
20
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
372,930
Modified Duration to Worst
6.5 years

Modified duration to worst is the measure of sensitivity of the prices of bonds held by the Fund to a change in interest rates, computed using each bond's nearest call or maturity date.

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds
80%
General Obligation Bonds
16%
Lease Obligations
2%
Variable Rate Demand Notes
1%
Escrow to Maturity/Prerefunded Bonds
1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0%
Total
100%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
13%
AA
51%
A
20%
BBB
7%
BB
3%
Not Rated
5%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
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