Are New York property taxes worth it? Any reccos for Connecticut?

[Miguel Lopez]

Hi BP, I've saved $60K for a down payment for a duplex/triplex, that I'd live in. I'm looking at properties in my current location of Westchester, NY however the high prices and property taxes are a turnoff (should they be?). 

I'm not ruling out Connecticut but how do I go about choosing the markets to look at? Danbury and Norwalk are on my list but the prospects are limited. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks in advance!