In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut the effective property tax rate is 2.15%. The median homeowner pays $8,550 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $397,000. That rate is the 1st highest of the 9 Connecticut counties with published data, and the 66th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Connecticut statewide average is 1.92%, so Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,300 | $358 |
| $300,000 | $6,450 | $538 |
| $397,000 (county median) | $8,550 | $713 |
| $400,000 | $8,600 | $717 |
| $500,000 | $10,750 | $896 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $397,000 (2nd highest in Connecticut, 230th highest nationally) and the median household income is $87,135. Homes cost about 4.6 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,482 a month. 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,587 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Connecticut statewide median home value is $447,319.
Counties near Greater Bridgeport Planning Region in the Connecticut property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.15% | $397,000 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 2.14% | $298,200 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2.04% | $290,800 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2.03% | $328,300 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.80% | $311,700 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.76% | $359,000 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.75% | $293,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
The effective property tax rate is 2.15% of home value per year, the 1st highest of 9 counties in Connecticut (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
At the county's effective rate of 2.15%, about $6,450 a year (roughly $538 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The median home value is $397,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The median household income is $87,135 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).