Connecticut taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Connecticut. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

High property tax (top 5 nationally). Income tax up to 6.99%. Retirement income partially taxed.
Effective property tax
1.79%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
6.99%
Sales tax (state)
6.35%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Connecticut’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.79% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $6,265/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 6.99%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.35%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport · pop 151,599 · momentum 75

Stamford · pop 139,134 · momentum 71

New Haven · pop 137,562 · momentum 73

Hartford · pop 122,129 · momentum 70

Waterbury · pop 115,908 · momentum 75

Norwalk · pop 93,661 · momentum 72

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Connecticut cities · Best Connecticut cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.