How much are property taxes in North Branford, CT?
Homeowners in North Branford, CT pay a median of $6,840 (±$275) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,797.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,947.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $385,400.
In North Branford, the median real estate tax went from $6,176 in 2015–2019 to $6,840 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
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
- $6,840 (±$275)
- With a mortgage
- $6,797
- Without a mortgage
- $6,947
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in North Branford against South Central Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| North Branford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,840 (±$275) | $6,759 (±$62) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,797 (±$312) | $6,812 (±$87) | $6,749 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,947 (±$613) | $6,656 (±$109) | $6,445 (±$46) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $385,400 (±$15,341) | $353,100 (±$3,843) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
In North Branford, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from South Central Connecticut Planning Region ($6,759).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut ($6,643).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, North Branford ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 53 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 North Branford
The median tax ($6,840) is 1.8% of the median home value ($385,400).
Across South Central Connecticut Planning Region the same ratio is 1.9%.
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 North Branford have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,176 (±$190) | $6,840 (±$275) | +10.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $291,000 (±$9,970) | $385,400 (±$15,341) | +32.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,121 (±$117) | $2,481 (±$184) | +17.0% | No measurable change 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 North Branford
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford | — | $6,840 (±$275) | — |
| North Haven | 4.0 mi | $6,964 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| North Haven (community) | 4.0 mi | $6,964 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| Guilford | 4.3 mi | $8,744 (±$290) | Higher |
| Branford | 5.7 mi | $6,575 (±$274) | Not measurably different |
| Branford Center | 6.1 mi | $5,742 (±$392) | Lower |
| East Haven | 6.2 mi | $5,122 (±$210) | Lower |
| East Haven (community) | 6.2 mi | $5,122 (±$210) | Lower |
| Wallingford Center | 6.3 mi | $5,264 (±$309) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Branford Center, CT ($5,742), East Haven, CT ($5,122), East Haven (community), CT ($5,122).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Guilford, CT ($8,744).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Madison | $8,843 (±$357) |
| 4 | Guilford | $8,744 (±$290) |
| 5 | Bethany | $8,313 (±$573) |
| 6 | Hamden | $7,784 (±$269) |
| 7 | North Haven | $6,964 (±$227) |
| 8 | West Haven | $6,941 (±$218) |
| 9 | North Branford | $6,840 (±$275) |
| 10 | Milford | $6,694 (±$114) |
| 11 | Branford | $6,575 (±$274) |
| 12 | New Haven | $6,430 (±$196) |
| 13 | Wallingford | $5,963 (±$174) |
| 14 | Meriden | $5,129 (±$217) |
| 15 | East Haven | $5,122 (±$210) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for North Branford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Northford.
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 North Branford
How much are property taxes in North Branford?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in North Branford, CT is $6,840 (±$275) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in North Branford?
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 North Branford, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in North Branford gone up?
In North Branford, the median real estate tax went from $6,176 in 2015–2019 to $6,840 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
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 North Branford higher than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
In North Branford, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from South Central Connecticut Planning Region ($6,759).
It is not measurably different from 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 — North Branford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Branford town, South Central 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 North Branford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:53890, in state:09 county:170).
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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