--- title: "Connecticut Property Tax Calculator (1.66% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Connecticut homeowners pay a median $6,573 a year in property tax on a median home value of $396,900, an effective rate of 1.66%: the 3rd highest of the 50 states and DC and 86% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Connecticut home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/connecticut --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Connecticut property tax calculator Connecticut homeowners pay a median $6,573 a year in property tax on a median home value of $396,900, an effective rate of 1.66%: the 3rd highest of the 50 states and DC and 86% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $6,573 $548 a month at 1.6561% - Median tax paid in Connecticut: $6,573 - Median home value there: $396,900 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,534 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Connecticut property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.66%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $3,312 | $276 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $4,968 | $414 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $6,624 | $552 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $8,281 | $690 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $12,421 | $1,035 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $16,561 | $1,380 | $8,905 | ## Connecticut vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Connecticut | 1.66% | $6,573 | $396,900 | | [New York](/property-tax-calculator/new-york) | 1.45% | $6,542 | $449,800 | | [Rhode Island](/property-tax-calculator/rhode-island) | 1.07% | $4,886 | $455,700 | | [Massachusetts](/property-tax-calculator/massachusetts) | 1.00% | $6,080 | $607,400 | ## What Connecticut homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $6,573 (3rd highest of 51); $6,688 for homes with a mortgage and $6,378 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $396,900, so a typical home pays about $548 a month. - 970,236 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Connecticut income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/connecticut); sales tax averages 6.35% with local taxes ([Connecticut sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/connecticut)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Connecticut revenue department](https://portal.ct.gov/drs) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Connecticut property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Connecticut? The effective rate is 1.66% of home value: the median tax paid ($6,573) divided by the median home value ($396,900), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Connecticut? About $4,968 a year ($414 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Connecticut have high property taxes? Connecticut has the 3rd highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 3 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 3rd highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Connecticut property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Connecticut - [Connecticut paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/connecticut) - [Connecticut income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/connecticut) - [Connecticut sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/connecticut) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)