Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $6,749/yr
- Without mortgage
- $6,445/yr
- Gap
- $304
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Connecticut Property Taxes
The average Connecticut homeowner pays $6,643 a year at an effective rate of 1.81%. That bill is 233% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 9 counties below.
- $6,643
- Avg median tax
- 1.81%
- Effective rate
- #3 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 9
- Counties
Connecticut is one of the most heavily property-taxed places in the country: a median bill of $6,643 a year at an effective rate of 1.81%, the 3rd-highest of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median Connecticut homeowner pays $6,643 a year on a home worth $366,900, an effective rate of 1.81%. The bill runs 233% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $4,375 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region) to $9,295 (Western Connecticut Planning Region) across 9 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in Connecticut run from $4,375 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to $9,295 (Western Connecticut Planning Region). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $4,375–$9,295 (Western Connecticut Planning Region)
- County median-bill range
- 1.79%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 97%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
Collector rank · FY2024
Connecticut is a top-tier collector of U.S. state-and-local property tax
#16 of 51 · 1.7% of U.S. collections
In Census FY2024, Connecticut's state and local governments collected $12.6B in property tax - 1.7% of the U.S. total (#16 of 51).
Spread across 1,878,492 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $6,693 per home - 1.0× the ACS median homeowner bill of $6,643. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
- Maryland at 1.71% U.S. share (nearly level)
- North Carolina at 1.84% U.S. share (nearly level)
- Minnesota at 1.63% U.S. share (nearly level)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in Connecticut
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for Connecticut from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 2.4%
- With mortgage
- 1.4%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 336,895
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 1.42% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to 2.02% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region - a 0.60 percentage-point gap across 9 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
The average median property tax in Connecticut is $6,643/year, which is 233% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.81% on a median home value of $366,900. Taxes range from $4,375 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to $9,295 (Western Connecticut Planning Region).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in Connecticut
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
The typical bill sits well above the national median
The statewide median property-tax bill is $6,643 a year, 233% above the $1,993 national median. The Census ACS estimate describes the median homeowner household rather than an individual parcel.
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 with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$6,643
+233% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$366,900
+61% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.81%
+97% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near Connecticut
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so Connecticut's 1.81% rate is read against real neighbors such as New Hampshire and Illinois.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs Connecticut | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Also open New Hampshire for county spread | 1.66% | New Hampshire runs 0.15 pts below Connecticut | $6,667 |
| Illinois Also open Illinois for county spread | 2.01% | Illinois runs 0.20 pts above Connecticut | $5,298 |
| Vermont Also open Vermont for county spread | 1.59% | Vermont runs 0.22 pts below Connecticut | $5,039 |
| New York Also open New York for county spread | 1.55% | New York runs 0.26 pts below Connecticut | $6,582 |
| New Jersey Also open New Jersey for county spread | 2.11% | New Jersey runs 0.30 pts above Connecticut | $9,590 |
| Nebraska Also open Nebraska for county spread | 1.49% | Nebraska runs 0.32 pts below Connecticut | $3,549 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for Connecticut, excluding Connecticut itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. Connecticut: 1.81%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. Connecticut: $6,643/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where Connecticut sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where Connecticut sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.81% more affordable than 4% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Connecticut has a higher effective property tax rate than 96% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #3 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: New Hampshire (1.66%, 0.15 pts lower than Connecticut); Illinois (2.01%, 0.20 pts higher than Connecticut); Vermont (1.59%, 0.22 pts lower than Connecticut).
What Connecticut's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight Connecticut counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 97% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
Connecticut's median county rate is 1.81%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical Connecticut homeowner faces is 1.79%, close to the plain median, so Connecticut's larger counties are not unusual for the state.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
1.2
Very Expensive
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.81% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Connecticut has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from Connecticut's 1.81% vs the national 0.92% - read beside New Hampshire and Illinois before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in Connecticut by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward across 9 measured counties. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | $9,295 | 1.42% | $652,900 |
| 2 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $8,670 | 2.02% | $428,800 |
| 3 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $6,759 | 1.91% | $353,100 |
| 4 | Capitol Planning Region | $6,454 | 1.99% | $323,700 |
| 5 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $6,357 | 1.67% | $379,700 |
| 6 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $5,983 | 1.88% | $317,700 |
| 7 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | $5,593 | 1.67% | $335,600 |
| 8 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $5,228 | 1.62% | $323,400 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $4,375 | 1.42% | $307,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Connecticut compare to the national average? ▼
Connecticut property taxes are 233% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $6,643 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
What is the average property tax in Connecticut? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Connecticut is $6,643 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.81%.
What is the median home value in Connecticut? ▼
The median home value across Connecticut is $366,900, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
Which county in Connecticut has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has the lowest median property tax in Connecticut at $4,375 per year with an effective rate of 1.42%. The highest is Western Connecticut Planning Region at $9,295.
How large is Connecticut's share of U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, Connecticut's state and local governments collected $12.6B in property tax - 1.7% of the U.S. total (#16 of 51). Spread across 1,878,492 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $6,693 per home - 1.0× the ACS median homeowner bill of $6,643. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in Connecticut? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $6,749/yr versus $6,445 for owners without a mortgage, a $304 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
What share of Connecticut owners report paying no property tax? ▼
2.4% of owner-occupied homes in Connecticut report zero property tax on the ACS survey (1.4% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
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.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Connecticut? ▼
Yes. Every Connecticut homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with Connecticut's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- Connecticut's ACS 2024 median bill is $6,643/yr at 1.81% (233% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside Connecticut, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region posts the lowest median bill at $4,375/yr; Western Connecticut Planning Region is highest at $9,295/yr. Open Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Estimate a parcel bill at Connecticut's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 9 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
Editorial standards and provenance
PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Connecticut. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-08-09.