Property Tax in Connecticut by County
Homeowners in Connecticut pay a median of $6,575 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $343,200, according to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023. The table below covers all 9 counties in the state for which the Census Bureau publishes figures. That state median is about 121% higher than the US median of $2,969.
At the top of the Connecticut table sits Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (median $9,222); at the bottom, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT (median $4,340). One state, one tax system on paper — but the bills are set locally, county by county and district by district.
How do the counties compare with the nation? 9 of the 9 counties listed here sit above the US median bill of $2,969. Take the county medians themselves and the middle one is $6,326; the full range runs from $4,340 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region) up to $9,222 (Western Connecticut Planning Region).
Population and land tell different stories in Connecticut: Capitol Planning Region leads on population (969,029), whereas Capitol Planning Region leads on land area (1,027 square miles). Find both in the county table to see how their tax bills compare.
Where people live in Connecticut: Capitol Planning Region leads with 969,029 residents (median tax $6,390, median home $298,200), followed by Western Connecticut Planning Region (621,232; $9,222 on $625,400) and South Central Connecticut Planning Region (566,803; $6,676 on $328,300).
Connecticut counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | $9,222 | $625,400 | 1.48% | 621,232 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | $8,550 | $397,000 | 2.15% | 326,296 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | $6,676 | $328,300 | 2.03% | 566,803 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | $6,390 | $298,200 | 2.14% | 969,029 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | $6,326 | $359,000 | 1.76% | 174,983 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | $5,926 | $290,800 | 2.04% | 452,303 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | $5,609 | $311,700 | 1.80% | 112,848 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | $5,146 | $293,900 | 1.75% | 279,025 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | $4,340 | $281,300 | 1.54% | 95,829 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Connecticut
Nobody in Connecticut pays a single statewide property tax. Instead, each property is assessed where it sits — usually by a county assessor — and taxed by the stack of local districts that cover it: the county, often a town or city, a school district, and sometimes fire, water or other special districts. Exemptions, above all a homestead exemption where offered, come off the assessed value before those rates are applied.
Disagree with the value on your assessment notice? The appeal route runs through the local office named on that notice. Ask for your property record card first and audit it for errors in area, rooms or condition; then support your case with recent comparable sales or a professional appraisal. Deadlines are printed on the notice and are strict, commonly only a month or two after assessments are mailed.
Keep in mind that the state-level medians shown here blend very different local markets inside Connecticut. They are a benchmark for comparison, never a prediction of an individual bill — for that, only your own assessment, exemptions and district rates count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Connecticut?
The median real estate tax paid in Connecticut is $6,575 per year, on a median home value of $343,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Connecticut county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $9,222 per year.
Which Connecticut county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $4,340 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Connecticut?
Assessments in Connecticut are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.