Western Connecticut Planning Region property tax
Homeowners in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut typically pay about 1.42% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $9,295 on a median home value of $652,900.
Typical effective rate
1.42%
higher than 14% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$9,295
per year
Median home value
$652,900
In CT
#8
of 9 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.42% — 52% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% lower than the Connecticut median of 1.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $9,405 for mortgaged homes, $9,045 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 8th highest effective rate of 9 ranked Connecticut counties; nationally it sits around the 86th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Western Connecticut Planning Region
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.42%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Western Connecticut Planning Region is 1.42% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($9,295) divided by the median home value ($652,900) 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region?
The median owner-occupied home in Western Connecticut Planning Region is valued at $652,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $9,295 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $9,405, versus $9,045 for homes without one.
How does Western Connecticut Planning Region compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Western Connecticut Planning Region's effective rate is 21% lower than the Connecticut median, ranking 8th of 9 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Connecticut counties
Counties ranked closest to Western Connecticut Planning Region by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Connecticut counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 1.91% | $6,759 |
| 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 |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.42% | $4,375 |
Official data & resources for Western Connecticut Planning Region
- Western Connecticut Planning Region Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Western Connecticut Planning Region — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Western 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.