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Connecticut, home to about 3.7 million people, is the 4th-most densely populated state at 765 people per square mile. Its top income-tax rate of 6.99% is the 11th-highest among the 50 states; its effective property-tax rate of 1.54% is the 3rd-highest nationally. The median home value, $444,038, ranks 15th-highest of 50. It is one of 8 states that can tax Social Security benefits.
Data: Connecticut (portal.ct.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 6.99% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.35% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.54% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Municipal property tax on vehicles, about 2.07% effective |
| Social Security tax | Fully exempt if federal AGI is under $75,000 (single or married filing separately) or $100,000 (joint, qualifying surviving spouse, or head of household). Above those limits, no more than 25% of total Social Security benefits received is subject to Connecticut tax. |
| Estate tax | For 2026 deaths, Connecticut estate tax is due if the Connecticut taxable estate is more than $15 million. The tax is 12% of the excess over the federal basic exclusion amount. Combined Connecticut estate and gift tax is capped at $15 million. |
| Inheritance tax | No state inheritance tax. |
| Minimum wage | Statewide minimum wage $16.94. |
| Median home value | $444,038 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.35% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $25.00 |
| Registration (base) | $80.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 110 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 0 |
| Population | 3,702,543 |
| Population density | 765.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 63.3% White (non-Hispanic) 18.2% Hispanic 13.5% Black 5.1% Asian |
| Violent crime | 136.0 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Connecticut
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 6.99%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Connecticut
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.35% tax. County extras are not included.
Your move
Your to-do list in Connecticut
- Get a CT driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Connecticut.
- Title and register the car within 60 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Connecticut elections site.
- Nurse license: Connecticut is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
- Enrolling a kindergartner? Kindergarten age cutoff in Connecticut: January 1. Compare kindergarten cutoffs by state.
How Connecticut compares
Alaska does not tax wages. Connecticut’s top listed rate is 6.99% (Top listed rate 6.99%).
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Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- State income tax. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. Connecticut Social Security tax.
- Estate tax. Connecticut estate tax.
- Inheritance tax. Connecticut has no state inheritance tax (CT tax agency).
- Minimum wage. Connecticut $16.94.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax on buying/titling a car. Connecticut 6.35%.
- State parks. Connecticut 110. Official designated state parks.
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; CT 0).
- Population / density. U.S. Census Bureau, state population estimates · PopClock people per sq. mi..
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (CT).
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Days to get a license. Connecticut 30 days.
- Days to title a car. Connecticut 60 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled