In short
Homeowners in Connecticut paid a median $6,643 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $366,900, 1.81% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 3 of 51 including DC. Across its 9 counties, the ratio ranges from 1.42% in Western Connecticut Planning Region to 2.02% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region; the highest median bill is in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($9,295).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.02% | $8,670 | ±$107 | $428,800 | 78,087 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 1.99% | $6,454 | ±$41 | $323,700 | 257,054 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 1.91% | $6,759 | ±$62 | $353,100 | 139,620 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1.88% | $5,983 | ±$59 | $317,700 | 123,476 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.67% | $6,357 | ±$104 | $379,700 | 56,136 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.67% | $5,593 | ±$131 | $335,600 | 36,503 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.62% | $5,228 | ±$109 | $323,400 | 75,341 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.42% | $4,375 | ±$79 | $307,600 | 30,453 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.42% | $9,295 | ±$98 | $652,900 | 156,319 |
| Connecticut | 1.81% | $6,643 | ±$25 | $366,900 | 952,989 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $6,643 a year, is 1.81% of the median home value ($366,900), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Connecticut has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (2.02%), Capitol Planning Region (1.99%), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (1.91%). In dollars: Western Connecticut Planning Region ($9,295), Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($8,670), South Central Connecticut Planning Region ($6,759).
How property tax works in Connecticut, exemptions and appeals: Connecticut property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.