Western Connecticut Planning Region Property Tax Rate

Connecticut · 2023 Data

1.47%effective rate

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has an effective property tax rate of 1.47%, which is 55% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $625,400, homeowners pay approximately $9,222 per year in property taxes. Western Connecticut Planning Region ranks #9 out of 9 counties in Connecticut for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$9,222

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$625,400

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

7.4%

Median income: $124,553

State Rank📍

#9

of 9 counties in CT

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$9,330

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$8,954

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Western Connecticut Planning Region pay on average $376 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Western Connecticut Planning Region Compares

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1.47%
Connecticut Average
1.92%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Connecticut

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
2.15%
Capitol Planning Region
2.14%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
2.04%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
2.03%
Northwest Hills Planning Region
1.80%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
1.76%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.75%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.54%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2022$9,070$595,6001.52%
2023$9,222$625,4001.47%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Connecticut Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Western Connecticut Planning Region homeowners

General Homestead

Varies by municipality

Varies by municipality

Over 65/Disability

Varies by municipality; typically $10,000-$40,000 in assessed value

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled; income limits apply

Disabled Veteran

$1,500 to $3,000 in assessed value based on disability rating

Veterans with service-connected disability

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Estimate your annual property tax in Western Connecticut Planning Region

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,410

$368/month · Rate: 1.47%

Quick Facts

Population621,232
Owner-Occupied61.5%
National Rank#461 of 3,133
Median Income$124,553

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.