El Paso County, Colorado Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Colorado. Population: 187,976.
The median annual property tax in El Paso County is $1,773, which is 14% higher than the Colorado state average and 8% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.41% on a median home value of $431,000. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,773
+14% vs State
-8% vs US
Median Home Value
$431,000
+8% vs State
+104% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.41%
+5% vs State
-57% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,828
$152/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,611
$134/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,773 +8.8% | 0.41% |
| 2022 | $1,629 +12.4% | 0.42% |
| 2021 | $1,449 +8.0% | 0.44% |
| 2020 | $1,342 +4.6% | 0.45% |
| 2019 | $1,283 | 0.47% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$87,470
per year
Monthly Tax
$148
per month
Other Counties in Colorado
Hinsdale County
Tax: $1,286/yr Rate: 0.29%
Adams County
Tax: $2,770/yr Rate: 0.60%
Huerfano County
Tax: $707/yr Rate: 0.28%
Denver County
Tax: $2,596/yr Rate: 0.44%
Conejos County
Tax: $655/yr Rate: 0.40%
Douglas County
Tax: $3,707/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in El Paso County, Colorado? ▼
The median annual property tax in El Paso County is $1,773 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.41% on a median home value of $431,000.
How does El Paso County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in El Paso County are 8% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.41% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in El Paso County? ▼
In El Paso County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,828 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,611. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in El Paso County? ▼
Property taxes in El Paso County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $87,470. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.