Connecticut Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 9 counties in CT.
The average median property tax in Connecticut is $6,465/year, which is 236% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.85% on a median home value of $353,956. Taxes range from $4,340 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to $9,222 in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$6,465
+236% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$353,956
+67% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
+95% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in Connecticut
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Highest Property Taxes in Connecticut
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
All Counties in Connecticut (9)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | $6,390 | 2.14% |
| Fairfield County | N/A | N/A |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $8,550 | 2.15% |
| Hartford County | N/A | N/A |
| Litchfield County | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $6,326 | 1.76% |
| Middlesex County | N/A | N/A |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $5,926 | 2.04% |
| New Haven County | N/A | N/A |
| New London County | N/A | N/A |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $4,340 | 1.54% |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | $5,609 | 1.80% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $6,676 | 2.03% |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $5,146 | 1.75% |
| Tolland County | N/A | N/A |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $9,222 | 1.47% |
| Windham County | N/A | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Connecticut? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Connecticut is $6,465 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.85%.
How does Connecticut compare to the national average? ▼
Connecticut property taxes are 236% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $6,465 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Connecticut has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has the lowest median property tax in Connecticut at $4,340 per year with an effective rate of 1.54%. The highest is Western Connecticut Planning Region at $9,222.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.