9 counties
Cost to Own a Home in Connecticut
The average effective property tax rate across Connecticut is 1.855%, against a national median of 0.837%. Residential electricity averages 27.37¢ per kWh. Pick a county for the full monthly cost breakdown.
Every county in Connecticut
| County | Tax rate | Median home | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 2.143% | $298,200 | $6,390 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.475% | $625,400 | $9,222 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2.034% | $328,300 | $6,676 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2.038% | $290,800 | $5,926 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.154% | $397,000 | $8,550 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.751% | $293,900 | $5,146 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.762% | $359,000 | $6,326 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.799% | $311,700 | $5,609 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.543% | $281,300 | $4,340 |