Connecticut Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly payment in Connecticut, with property tax included using the state's effective rate of 1.81%. See your full amortization schedule and analyze your loan structure.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Estimates only. Does not include homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance (PMI), or HOA fees. Property tax uses the state's average effective rate and your actual bill may differ.
Yearly Amortization Schedule
| Year | Principal Paid | Interest Paid | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,577 | $20,695 | $316,423 |
| 2 | $3,816 | $20,455 | $312,607 |
| 3 | $4,072 | $20,200 | $308,535 |
| 4 | $4,345 | $19,927 | $304,191 |
| 5 | $4,636 | $19,636 | $299,555 |
| 6 | $4,946 | $19,325 | $294,609 |
| 7 | $5,277 | $18,994 | $289,332 |
| 8 | $5,631 | $18,641 | $283,701 |
| 9 | $6,008 | $18,264 | $277,694 |
| 10 | $6,410 | $17,861 | $271,284 |
| 11 | $6,839 | $17,432 | $264,444 |
| 12 | $7,297 | $16,974 | $257,147 |
| 13 | $7,786 | $16,485 | $249,361 |
| 14 | $8,308 | $15,964 | $241,053 |
| 15 | $8,864 | $15,407 | $232,189 |
| 16 | $9,458 | $14,814 | $222,732 |
| 17 | $10,091 | $14,180 | $212,641 |
| 18 | $10,767 | $13,505 | $201,874 |
| 19 | $11,488 | $12,784 | $190,386 |
| 20 | $12,257 | $12,014 | $178,129 |
| 21 | $13,078 | $11,193 | $165,051 |
| 22 | $13,954 | $10,317 | $151,097 |
| 23 | $14,888 | $9,383 | $136,208 |
| 24 | $15,886 | $8,386 | $120,323 |
| 25 | $16,949 | $7,322 | $103,373 |
| 26 | $18,085 | $6,187 | $85,289 |
| 27 | $19,296 | $4,976 | $65,993 |
| 28 | $20,588 | $3,683 | $45,405 |
| 29 | $21,967 | $2,305 | $23,438 |
| 30 | $23,438 | $833 | $0 |
Property tax in Connecticut: the numbers
Connecticut has one of the highest effective property tax rates in the country. At 1.81%, it is 97% above the 0.92% national average, and it ranks 3rd out of 50 when states are ordered from highest rate to lowest.
A median-valued home in Connecticut is worth $366,900 and carries a median property tax of $6,643 per year, or roughly $554 per month. By median home value the state ranks 18th out of 50 (1 = highest), and by median annual property tax it ranks 3rd.
| Effective property tax rate | 1.81% |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,900 |
| Median annual property tax | $6,643 |
| Rank by rate (1 = highest of 50) | 3 |
| Difference vs 0.92% national average | 0.89 points above (97% above) |
What this means for your monthly payment
Two worked examples for Connecticut, using the figures above:
Example 1: the median home
$6,643 per year ÷ 12 = about $554 per month in property tax (median home value: $366,900).
Example 2: a $300,000 home
$300,000 × 1.81% ÷ 12 = about $453 per month, or $5,430 per year.
At the 0.92% national average rate, a $300,000 home would have about $2,760 in property tax per year. In Connecticut it is about $5,430, which is $2,670 more per year (about $223 more per month).
Compare with similar states
States ranked just above and just below Connecticut by effective property tax rate (1 = highest). States with the same rate are ordered by median annual tax.
Ranked just above (higher rate)
- New Jersey — 2.11% (rank 1)
- Illinois — 2.01% (rank 2)
Ranked just below (lower rate)
- New Hampshire — 1.66% (rank 4)
- Vermont — 1.59% (rank 5)
- New York — 1.55% (rank 6)
- Texas — 1.49% (rank 7)
- Nebraska — 1.49% (rank 7)
Connecticut property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?
The effective property tax rate in Connecticut is 1.81%. That is 97% above the 0.92% national average, and the state ranks 3rd out of 50 when states are ordered from highest rate to lowest.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's effective rate of 1.81%, property tax on a $300,000 home works out to about $5,430 per year, or about $453 per month. At the 0.92% national average, the same home would be about $2,760 per year, so Connecticut is about $2,670 more per year.
How much is property tax on the median home in Connecticut?
The median home value in Connecticut is $366,900, and the median annual property tax is $6,643, which is about $554 per month.
Does the property tax rate vary inside Connecticut?
Yes. Property taxes are set locally, so actual bills depend on your county, city, and exemptions. The 1.81% figure is a state-level estimate based on medians, not a rate that applies to every home.
Figures are estimates based on Census data and are not tax or financial advice. Actual bills depend on your local rates, assessed value and exemptions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, as compiled by PropertyShark and PropertyTaxByState.