Western Connecticut Planning Region Property Taxes
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$769/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$625,400
State avg ▲ $353,956
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$9,330
$778/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$8,954
$746/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 9 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Western CT taxes far above national average
With an effective tax rate of 1.475%, Western Connecticut homeowners pay significantly more than the national median of 0.87%, placing the region in the top tier nationally. The median annual property tax here is $9,222—more than three times the national median of $2,690—despite a home value only 2.2 times higher.
Below Connecticut's statewide average
Western Connecticut's effective rate of 1.475% sits comfortably below Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, making it one of the more affordable regions to own property within the state. The region's median tax of $9,222 also trails the state average of $6,465, though this reflects the region's higher median home values rather than lower rates.
Regional property tax comparison pending
Data on adjacent counties in the southwestern Connecticut region is limited, making direct neighbor comparisons unavailable at this time. However, Western Connecticut's position below the state average suggests relative competitiveness within its broader regional context.
What Western CT homeowners pay yearly
On a median home value of $625,400, the typical property tax bill runs $9,222 annually—or about $777 per month. For homeowners with mortgages, the figure climbs slightly to $9,330 due to escrow and municipal fees.
You might be overassessed
Many Western Connecticut homeowners pay more than necessary because their properties are overassessed on the tax rolls. Filing an appeal with your local assessor's office is free and can result in significant savings if your home's assessed value exceeds its fair market value.
How Western Connecticut Planning Region Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1.47%
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
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.54%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.75%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
1.76%
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.