Northwest Hills Planning Region Property Taxes
Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$467/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$311,700
State avg ▼ $353,956
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,661
$472/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,510
$459/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 9 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Northwest Hills stays near national median
At 1.800%, Northwest Hills' effective tax rate slightly exceeds the national median of 1.6%, placing it in the middle 45% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $5,609 is roughly double the national median of $2,690, but reasonable given home values of $311,700.
Slightly below Connecticut average
Northwest Hills' 1.800% rate runs 3% below Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, making it slightly more affordable than the typical region. The median tax of $5,609 undercuts the state average of $6,465 by roughly $860, offering good value for property owners.
Competitive rates in the northwest
Northwest Hills' 1.800% rate falls between Naugatuck Valley (2.038%) and the River Valley (1.762%), and well below Capitol (2.143%). Owners here enjoy roughly $400–$700 in annual savings versus Naugatuck Valley residents on similar properties.
Reasonable taxes on moderate homes
A median home valued at $311,700 carries an estimated annual tax of $5,609 in Northwest Hills. With a mortgage, you'll pay $5,661; without, $5,510—keeping the region affordable and stable for property owners.
Verify your assessment value
Connecticut homeowners frequently discover overassessments hidden in tax bills. Filing an appeal is simple and free—potentially recovering hundreds of dollars in annual taxes if your home's assessed value exceeds its market reality.
How Northwest Hills Planning Region Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Northwest Hills Planning Region
1.80%
Effective rate
Connecticut Avg
1.83%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
1.76%
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.