Connecticut— Property Tax & Closing Costs
Connecticut property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 9 counties in Connecticut. The average effective rate across the state is 1.74%, ranking Connecticut 4 of 51 (highest property taxes nationally). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
1.74%
across 9 counties
National rank
#4
of 51states & DC
Median home value
$335,600
county median in state
Rate range
1.42%–2.02%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region → Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Lowest property tax rates in Connecticut
The five Connecticut counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
Highest property tax rates in Connecticut
The five Connecticutcounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness — but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
All 9 counties in Connecticut
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Connecticut. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home — actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.