Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Connecticut Property Taxes
The average Connecticut homeowner pays $6,524 a year at an effective rate of 1.73%, 227% above the U.S. median. Compare 9 counties below.
- $6,524
- Avg median tax
- 1.73%
- Effective rate
- #3 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 9
- Counties
The verdict
The average Connecticut homeowner pays $6,524 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.73%, the #3 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $6,524
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.73%
- Statewide effective rate
- #3 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 9
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($380,278). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Connecticut is $6,524/year, which is 227% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.73% on a median home value of $380,278. Taxes range from $4,375 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to $9,295 in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
What This Data Tells Us About Connecticut
Across 9 counties in Connecticut, the average median property tax is $6,524 per year, 227% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.73% on a median home value of $380,278 reflects how Connecticut's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Connecticut, median annual tax ranges from $4,375 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (effective rate 1.42%) to $9,295 in Western Connecticut Planning Region (effective rate 1.42%). Median home values in Connecticut ($380,278) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Connecticut compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Connecticut has a higher effective property tax rate than 96% of U.S. states, ranking #3 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.73% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Connecticut has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
All Counties in Connecticut (9)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $9,295 | 1.42% | $652,900 | 627,071 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $8,670 | 2.02% | $428,800 | 329,259 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $6,759 | 1.91% | $353,100 | 570,598 |
| Capitol Planning Region | $6,454 | 1.99% | $323,700 | 977,290 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $6,357 | 1.67% | $379,700 | 175,822 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $5,983 | 1.88% | $317,700 | 454,969 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | $5,593 | 1.67% | $335,600 | 113,216 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $5,228 | 1.62% | $323,400 | 279,971 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $4,375 | 1.42% | $307,600 | 96,312 |
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