New Haven property tax, in one number.
The typical New Haven homeowner pays $6,430 a year on a $287,100 home. That's above the South Central Connecticut Planning Region rate (1.91%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $4,480 in 2015 to $6,791 in 2024 (+52%), while home values rose 80%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $6,412, and homes owned outright paid $6,475.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 11.3% of the median household income of $56,851.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
New Haven compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $6,430 | $287,100 | 2.24% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $6,759 | $353,100 | 1.91% |
| Connecticut | $6,643 | $366,900 | 1.81% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region1.91% · $6,759
- West Haven2.38% · $6,941
- Meriden2.13% · $5,129
- Orange1.83% · $8,988
- Northford1.81% · $7,302
- North Haven1.77% · $6,964
- East Haven1.74% · $5,122
- Wallingford Center1.65% · $5,264
- Milford1.60% · $6,663
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region2.02% · $8,670
- Capitol Planning Region1.99% · $6,454
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region1.88% · $5,983
- Suffolk County1.73%+ · $10,000+
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region1.67% · $6,357
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in New Haven?
The effective rate is about 2.24%. The median homeowner pays $6,430 a year on a home worth a median $287,100 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in New Haven?
About $6,720 a year, or roughly $560 a month, at New Haven's average effective rate of 2.24%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the town assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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