Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.98%

Homeowners in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut paid a median $6,157 a year in property tax on a median home worth $310,300, an effective rate of about 1.98% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#148 lowest of 182Connecticut places we cover

1.67%Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region overall
Median tax paid
$6,157
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$310,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.98%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.2%
of $118,150 median household income
Owner costs
$2,357/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Lake Pocotopaug vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Lake Pocotopaug1.98%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region1.67%
Connecticut1.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Lake Pocotopaug$6,157
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region$6,357
Connecticut$6,643
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Lake Pocotopaug

At the local 1.98% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,976$248
$250,000$4,961$413
$350,000$6,945$579
$500,000$9,921$827

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

Homeowners in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut paid a median $6,157 a year in property tax on a median home worth $310,300, an effective rate of about 1.98% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Lake Pocotopaug?

About $4,961 a year at the 1.98% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Lake Pocotopaug higher than the rest of Connecticut?

Lake Pocotopaug ranks #148 lowest of 182 Connecticut places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.81%. Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region overall is 1.67%.