Danbury property tax, in one number.
The typical Danbury homeowner pays $5,877 a year on a $411,200 home. That's close to the Western Connecticut Planning Region rate (1.42%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $4,650 in 2015 to $6,056 in 2024 (+30%), while home values rose 58%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $6,126, versus $5,275 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 7.0% of the median household income of $83,393.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Western Connecticut Planning Region
Danbury compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | $5,877 | $411,200 | 1.43% |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $9,295 | $652,900 | 1.42% |
| Connecticut | $6,643 | $366,900 | 1.81% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Western Connecticut Planning Region
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Western Connecticut Planning Region1.42% · $9,295
- Sandy Hook2.00%+ · $10,000+
- Bethel1.81% · $6,861
- Stamford1.49% · $9,314
- Norwalk1.40% · $7,817
- Ridgefield1.19%+ · $10,000+
- Staples0.86%+ · $10,000+
- Greenwich0.66%+ · $10,000+
- Old Greenwich0.54%+ · $10,000+
- Riverside0.53%+ · $10,000+
- Putnam County2.12%+ · $10,000+
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region2.02% · $8,670
- Dutchess County1.89% · $7,562
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region1.88% · $5,983
- Suffolk County1.73%+ · $10,000+
- Northwest Hills Planning Region1.67% · $5,593
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Danbury?
The effective rate is about 1.43%. The median homeowner pays $5,877 a year on a home worth a median $411,200 (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 $400,000 home in Danbury?
About $5,720 a year, or roughly $477 a month, at Danbury's average effective rate of 1.43%. 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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