Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.67%

Homeowners in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut paid a median $6,357 a year in property tax on a median home worth $379,700, an effective rate of about 1.67% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#5 lowest of 9Connecticut counties by effective rate

1.81%Connecticut statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$6,357
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$379,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.67%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.1%
of $104,428 median household income
Owner costs
$2,411/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

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

Median tax paid per year

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

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.67% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,511$209
$250,000$4,186$349
$350,000$5,860$488
$500,000$8,371$698

Cities and towns in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Middletown$6,412$295,3002.17%
Portland$5,597$282,3001.98%
Lake Pocotopaug$6,157$310,3001.98%
Clinton$5,860$365,5001.60%
Durham$7,107$401,7001.77%
East Hampton$6,413$345,8001.85%
Essex Village$7,097$751,9000.94%
Westbrook Center$6,064$434,5001.40%
Deep River Center$5,194$334,6001.55%
Moodus$4,996$285,7001.75%
Chester Center$5,867$422,5001.39%
Higganum$6,095$331,3001.84%
Old Saybrook Center$5,405$466,1001.16%
Saybrook Manor$4,847$586,0000.83%
Fenwick$10,001$2,000,0010.50%

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?

Homeowners in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut paid a median $6,357 a year in property tax on a median home worth $379,700, an effective rate of about 1.67% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?

About $5,023 a year ($419 a month) at the 1.67% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region property tax high?

It ranks #5 lowest of 9 Connecticut counties. The state median effective rate is 1.81% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?

Bills are issued and collected by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.