South Central Connecticut Planning Region property tax
Homeowners in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut typically pay about 1.91% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $6,759 on a median home value of $353,100.
Typical effective rate
1.91%
higher than 4% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$6,759
per year
Median home value
$353,100
In CT
#3
of 9 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.91% — 104% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 6% higher than the Connecticut median of 1.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $6,812 for mortgaged homes, $6,656 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 9 ranked Connecticut counties; nationally it sits around the 96th percentile.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is 1.91% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($6,759) divided by the median home value ($353,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
The median owner-occupied home in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is valued at $353,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $6,759 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $6,812, versus $6,656 for homes without one.
How does South Central Connecticut Planning Region compare to the rest of Connecticut?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region's effective rate is 6% higher than the Connecticut median, ranking 3rd of 9 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Connecticut counties
Counties ranked closest to South Central Connecticut Planning Region by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Connecticut counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.02% | $8,670 |
| 2 | Capitol Planning Region | 1.99% | $6,454 |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1.88% | $5,983 |
| 5 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.67% | $6,357 |
| 6 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.67% | $5,593 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.62% | $5,228 |
Official data & resources for South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for South Central Connecticut Planning Region — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for South Central Connecticut Planning Region — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.