Connecticut Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 9 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$6,465
Average Rate
1.83%
Average Home Value
$353,956
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$6,465
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.83%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$353,956
National avg $281,900
Counties
9
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Connecticut
Connecticut Taxes Property at Nearly Double the National Rate
Connecticut's effective property tax rate of 1.855% nearly doubles the national median of 1.03%, placing the state among the highest-tax states in the country. Homeowners here pay significantly more in property taxes relative to home value than their peers nationwide, reflecting Connecticut's reliance on local property levies to fund schools and municipal services.
Tax Rates Vary Sharply Across Nine Planning Regions
Connecticut's nine planning regions show a 46% swing in effective tax rates, from 1.475% in Western Connecticut to 2.154% in Greater Bridgeport, revealing substantial variation in local tax burden. The state's median property tax bills span from $4,340 in Northeastern Connecticut to $9,222 in Western Connecticut—a gap that reflects both different home values and different local spending choices.
Typical Connecticut Home Costs $6,465 in Annual Taxes
The statewide median property tax bill of $6,465 far exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting both the state's higher tax rates and median home values of $353,956 versus $281,900 nationally. A homeowner buying a median-priced Connecticut home should expect to pay roughly $540 per month in property taxes before deductions.
Western Homes Cost More, but Northeast Taxes Higher by Rate
Western Connecticut, home to affluent communities near New York, has the highest median property tax bill at $9,222, though its effective rate of 1.475% is actually the state's lowest—a quirk of high home values and moderate tax rates. Conversely, Greater Bridgeport combines the state's steepest tax rate (2.154%) with a median bill of $8,550, showing how economic conditions and regional needs drive both rates and absolute costs.
Connecticut Belongs in the High-Tax Category
Connecticut is unambiguously a high-property-tax state, with an effective rate nearly 80% above the national median and median bills more than double the U.S. average. Homeowners moving here from lower-tax states face a jolt, though the trade-off includes access to well-funded schools and stable residential communities—a calculus that matters most for those with substantial home equity.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Connecticut Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 2.14% | $6,390 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.15% | $8,550 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.76% | $6,326 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2.04% | $5,926 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.54% | $4,340 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.80% | $5,609 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2.03% | $6,676 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.75% | $5,146 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.47% | $9,222 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.