Property Tax in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
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River Valley taxes run moderate nationally
At 1.762%, the Lower Connecticut River Valley's effective tax rate sits slightly above the national median of 1.6%, placing it in the middle 40% of U.S. counties. Its median property tax of $6,326 is more than double the national median, but driven heavily by premium home values of $359,000.
Below-average Connecticut rates
The River Valley's 1.762% rate falls 5% below Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, making it one of the more affordable regions. The median tax of $6,326 closely mirrors the state average of $6,465, offering relative relief on higher-valued properties.
A tax bargain in the region
The River Valley's 1.762% rate substantially undercuts Capitol (2.143%) and Greater Bridgeport (2.154%), and beats South Central Connecticut (2.034%). Homeowners here pay roughly $1,000 less annually than those in Capitol on comparable properties.
High values, moderate rate
A median home valued at $359,000 carries an estimated annual tax of just $6,326. Mortgage holders pay slightly more at $6,437, while those without mortgages pay $6,121—a favorable outcome for such high-value property.
Even moderate taxes deserve review
Connecticut's assessment process occasionally inflates values, even in lower-rate areas like the River Valley. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could uncover assessment errors worth hundreds annually.