9 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Connecticut
If you are comparing property taxes across Connecticut, these 9 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, comes in at 2.15% — 0.24% higher than the Connecticut average (1.92%). The statewide effective rate is 1.92%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.15% | $8,550 | $397,000 |
| 2 | Capitol Planning Region | 2.14% | $6,390 | $298,200 |
| 3 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2.04% | $5,926 | $290,800 |
| 4 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2.03% | $6,676 | $328,300 |
| 5 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.80% | $5,609 | $311,700 |
| 6 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.76% | $6,326 | $359,000 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.75% | $5,146 | $293,900 |
| 8 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.54% | $4,340 | $281,300 |
| 9 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.47% | $9,222 | $625,400 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Connecticut often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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