Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Property Taxes
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$527/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.76%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$359,000
State avg ▲ $353,956
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,437
$536/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,121
$510/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 9 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
River Valley taxes run moderate nationally
At 1.762%, the Lower Connecticut River Valley's effective tax rate sits slightly above the national median of 1.6%, placing it in the middle 40% of U.S. counties. Its median property tax of $6,326 is more than double the national median, but driven heavily by premium home values of $359,000.
Below-average Connecticut rates
The River Valley's 1.762% rate falls 5% below Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, making it one of the more affordable regions. The median tax of $6,326 closely mirrors the state average of $6,465, offering relative relief on higher-valued properties.
A tax bargain in the region
The River Valley's 1.762% rate substantially undercuts Capitol (2.143%) and Greater Bridgeport (2.154%), and beats South Central Connecticut (2.034%). Homeowners here pay roughly $1,000 less annually than those in Capitol on comparable properties.
High values, moderate rate
A median home valued at $359,000 carries an estimated annual tax of just $6,326. Mortgage holders pay slightly more at $6,437, while those without mortgages pay $6,121—a favorable outcome for such high-value property.
Even moderate taxes deserve review
Connecticut's assessment process occasionally inflates values, even in lower-rate areas like the River Valley. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could uncover assessment errors worth hundreds annually.
How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
1.76%
Effective rate
Connecticut Avg
1.83%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Connecticut
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1.47%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.54%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.75%
Northwest Hills Planning Region
1.80%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
2.03%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
2.04%
Capitol Planning Region
2.14%
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
2.15%
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.