How much are property taxes in Newtown, CT?
Homeowners in Newtown, CT pay a median of $9,727 (±$355) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,838.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,479.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $546,200.
In Newtown, the median real estate tax went from $8,587 in 2015–2019 to $9,727 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,727 (±$355)
- With a mortgage
- $9,838
- Without a mortgage
- $9,479
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Newtown against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Newtown | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,727 (±$355) | $9,295 (±$98) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,838 (±$439) | $9,405 (±$116) | $6,749 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,479 (±$596) | $9,045 (±$229) | $6,445 (±$46) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $546,200 (±$20,902) | $652,900 (±$8,528) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
In Newtown, the median real estate tax is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($9,295).
It is also higher than in Connecticut ($6,643).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Newtown ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Newtown
The median tax ($9,727) is 1.8% of the median home value ($546,200).
Across Western Connecticut Planning Region the same ratio is 1.4%.
Across Connecticut it is 1.8%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Newtown have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,587 (±$226) | $9,727 (±$355) | +13.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $398,200 (±$11,547) | $546,200 (±$20,902) | +37.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,827 (±$72) | $3,215 (±$112) | +13.7% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Newtown
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | — | $9,727 (±$355) | — |
| Stepney | 5.4 mi | $9,309 (±$904) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel | 5.4 mi | $8,165 (±$331) | Lower |
| Monroe | 5.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| East Village | 6.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Southbury | 6.2 mi | $6,240 (±$327) | Lower |
| Heritage Village | 6.7 mi | $3,125 (±$314) | Lower |
| Bethel (community) | 6.8 mi | $6,861 (±$510) | Lower |
| Brookfield | 7.2 mi | $7,594 (±$489) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethel, CT ($8,165), Southbury, CT ($6,240), Heritage Village, CT ($3,125).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | New Canaan | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Redding | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Ridgefield | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Weston | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Westport | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Wilton | $10,000 or more |
| 9 | Newtown | $9,727 (±$355) |
| 10 | Stamford | $9,314 (±$211) |
| 11 | New Fairfield | $8,224 (±$386) |
| 12 | Bethel | $8,165 (±$331) |
| 13 | Norwalk | $7,817 (±$289) |
| 14 | Brookfield | $7,594 (±$489) |
| 15 | Bridgewater | $6,869 (±$635) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newtown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Sandy Hook.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Newtown
How much are property taxes in Newtown?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Newtown, CT is $9,727 (±$355) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Newtown?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Newtown, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Newtown gone up?
In Newtown, the median real estate tax went from $8,587 in 2015–2019 to $9,727 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Newtown higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
In Newtown, the median real estate tax is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($9,295).
It is also higher than in Connecticut ($6,643).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Newtown town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:52980, in state:09 county:190).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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