How much are property taxes in Stratford Downtown, CT?
Homeowners in Stratford Downtown, CT pay a median of $7,534 (±$1,449) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,592.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,438.
That is about 2.4% of the median home value of $317,500.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,534 (±$1,449)
- With a mortgage
- $7,592
- Without a mortgage
- $7,438
- Share of median value
- 2.4%
Real estate taxes in Stratford Downtown against Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Stratford Downtown | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,534 (±$1,449) | $8,670 (±$107) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,592 (±$1,496) | $8,915 (±$133) | $6,749 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,438 (±$2,681) | $8,161 (±$216) | $6,445 (±$46) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $317,500 (±$39,966) | $428,800 (±$7,387) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
In Stratford Downtown, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($8,670).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut ($6,643).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Stratford Downtown ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 131.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Stratford Downtown
The median tax ($7,534) is 2.4% of the median home value ($317,500).
Across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region the same ratio is 2.0%.
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Stratford Downtown
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Downtown | — | $7,534 (±$1,449) | — |
| Lordship | 3.2 mi | $9,847 (±$797) | Higher |
| Bridgeport | 3.6 mi | $6,496 (±$192) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 3.9 mi | $6,694 (±$114) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull Center | 4.2 mi | $9,248 (±$372) | Higher |
| Oronoque | 4.3 mi | $6,787 (±$519) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull | 6.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Daniels Farm | 7.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 7.0 mi | $9,574 (±$430) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lordship, CT ($9,847), Trumbull Center, CT ($9,248), Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region), CT ($9,574).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Southport | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Tashua | $10,000 or more |
| 6 | Lordship | $9,847 (±$797) |
| 7 | Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | $9,574 (±$430) |
| 8 | Stepney | $9,309 (±$904) |
| 9 | Trumbull Center | $9,248 (±$372) |
| 10 | Stratford Downtown | $7,534 (±$1,449) |
| 11 | Oronoque | $6,787 (±$519) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stratford Downtown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Stratford, whose figures include it.
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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How much are property taxes in Stratford Downtown?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Stratford Downtown, CT is $7,534 (±$1,449) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Stratford Downtown?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.4% of the median home value in Stratford Downtown, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Stratford Downtown higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
In Stratford Downtown, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($8,670).
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 — Stratford Downtown CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stratford Downtown CDP, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stratford Downtown CDP, Connecticut
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stratford Downtown CDP, Connecticut
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stratford Downtown CDP, 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 Stratford Downtown CDP, Connecticut (place:74303, in state:09).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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