Homeowners in Canaan, Connecticut paid a median $3,371 a year in property tax on a median home worth $204,200, an effective rate of about 1.65% (Census 2020–2024).
1.67%Northwest Hills Planning Region overall
Canaan vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Canaan
At the local 1.65% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,476 | $206 |
| $250,000 | $4,127 | $344 |
| $350,000 | $5,778 | $481 |
| $500,000 | $8,254 | $688 |
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Nearby and related
- Northwest Hills Planning Region property taxcounty overview
- Connecticut property tax by countyranked
- Torrington, CT2.34% effective
- Winsted, CT1.71% effective
- Northwest Harwinton, CT1.52% effective
- Litchfield, CT1.58% effective
- New Preston, CT0.78% effective
- Cost of living in Connecticutprices & rents
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Connecticut
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Bridgeport pop. 149,153
- Stamford pop. 137,144
- New Haven pop. 134,349
- Hartford pop. 121,127
- Waterbury pop. 114,869
- Norwalk pop. 92,187
- Danbury pop. 87,263
- New Britain pop. 74,223
- West Hartford pop. 63,620
- Bristol pop. 61,462
- Capitol Planning Region pop. 977,290
- Western Connecticut Planning Region pop. 627,071
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region pop. 570,598
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region pop. 454,969
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region pop. 329,259
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region pop. 279,971
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region pop. 175,822
- Northwest Hills Planning Region pop. 113,216
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region pop. 96,312
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Canaan, Connecticut?
Homeowners in Canaan, Connecticut paid a median $3,371 a year in property tax on a median home worth $204,200, an effective rate of about 1.65% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Canaan?
About $4,127 a year at the 1.65% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Canaan higher than the rest of Connecticut?
Canaan ranks #101 lowest of 182 Connecticut places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.81%. Northwest Hills Planning Region overall is 1.67%.