Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Colorado Property Taxes
The average Colorado homeowner pays $2,602 a year at an effective rate of 0.48%, 31% above the U.S. average. Compare 64 counties below.
- $2,602
- Avg median tax
- 0.48%
- Effective rate
- #47 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 64
- Counties
The verdict
The average Colorado homeowner pays $2,602 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.48%, the #47 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,602
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.48%
- Statewide effective rate
- #47 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 64
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($539,400). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Colorado is $2,602/year, which is 31% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $539,400. Taxes range from $416 in Jackson County to $4,074 in Pitkin County.
What This Data Tells Us About Colorado
The statewide average property tax in Colorado is $2,602 per year, 31% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.48% on a median home value of $539,400 reflects how Colorado's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 64 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Colorado, median annual tax ranges from $416 in Jackson County (effective rate 0.17%) to $4,074 in Pitkin County (effective rate 0.36%). Median home values in Colorado ($539,400) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Colorado compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Colorado has a higher effective property tax rate than 8% of U.S. states, ranking #47 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.48% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Colorado has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Colorado or any other state.
All Counties in Colorado (64)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitkin County | $4,074 | 0.36% | $1,139,100 |
| Broomfield County | $4,007 | 0.60% | $664,500 |
| Boulder County | $3,998 | 0.53% | $756,300 |
| Douglas County | $3,947 | 0.55% | $713,600 |
| Eagle County | $3,510 | 0.42% | $839,500 |
| Elbert County | $3,214 | 0.45% | $709,800 |
| Jefferson County | $3,082 | 0.48% | $637,600 |
| Summit County | $2,995 | 0.32% | $939,900 |
| Adams County | $2,962 | 0.61% | $484,200 |
| Arapahoe County | $2,938 | 0.52% | $561,200 |
| Larimer County | $2,832 | 0.50% | $569,100 |
| Denver County | $2,751 | 0.45% | $616,000 |
| Routt County | $2,736 | 0.32% | $854,700 |
| Weld County | $2,440 | 0.52% | $471,700 |
| Clear Creek County | $2,350 | 0.39% | $608,500 |
| Garfield County | $2,201 | 0.42% | $527,800 |
| Grand County | $2,071 | 0.34% | $601,500 |
| Ouray County | $2,050 | 0.28% | $739,800 |
| Lake County | $1,960 | 0.42% | $466,100 |
| Chaffee County | $1,901 | 0.29% | $665,700 |
| San Miguel County | $1,900 | 0.26% | $720,700 |
| El Paso County | $1,874 | 0.41% | $461,000 |
| Gunnison County | $1,798 | 0.29% | $621,800 |
| Park County | $1,771 | 0.33% | $532,100 |
| Morgan County | $1,751 | 0.52% | $338,600 |
| Archuleta County | $1,688 | 0.35% | $478,100 |
| Teller County | $1,672 | 0.35% | $479,900 |
| La Plata County | $1,552 | 0.26% | $591,500 |
| Custer County | $1,547 | 0.39% | $392,100 |
| Mineral County | $1,500 | 0.35% | $430,500 |
| Pueblo County | $1,467 | 0.50% | $291,300 |
| Phillips County | $1,456 | 0.56% | $258,200 |
| Mesa County | $1,439 | 0.38% | $378,600 |
| Montrose County | $1,385 | 0.36% | $388,400 |
| San Juan County | $1,364 | 0.32% | $432,500 |
| Hinsdale County | $1,359 | 0.31% | $437,900 |
| Gilpin County | $1,310 | 0.23% | $573,900 |
| Kit Carson County | $1,185 | 0.49% | $239,500 |
| Fremont County | $1,175 | 0.36% | $324,000 |
| Moffat County | $1,146 | 0.40% | $289,500 |
| Logan County | $1,132 | 0.46% | $245,300 |
| Lincoln County | $1,092 | 0.44% | $246,500 |
| Delta County | $1,068 | 0.31% | $343,200 |
| Alamosa County | $1,024 | 0.43% | $239,100 |
| Yuma County | $1,003 | 0.47% | $211,700 |
| Montezuma County | $958 | 0.29% | $331,400 |
| Kiowa County | $939 | 0.58% | $161,500 |
| Rio Grande County | $925 | 0.39% | $239,500 |
| Rio Blanco County | $917 | 0.33% | $274,400 |
| Cheyenne County | $887 | 0.47% | $187,500 |
| Washington County | $874 | 0.39% | $226,200 |
| Conejos County | $780 | 0.40% | $193,400 |
| Huerfano County | $699 | 0.28% | $247,800 |
| Saguache County | $690 | 0.32% | $212,600 |
| Sedgwick County | $664 | 0.45% | $149,000 |
| Dolores County | $659 | 0.27% | $247,600 |
| Costilla County | $582 | 0.32% | $184,700 |
| Baca County | $545 | 0.44% | $122,900 |
| Las Animas County | $535 | 0.23% | $237,600 |
| Crowley County | $521 | 0.45% | $116,200 |
| Otero County | $520 | 0.31% | $168,900 |
| Bent County | $517 | 0.35% | $146,900 |
| Prowers County | $487 | 0.30% | $160,600 |
| Jackson County | $416 | 0.17% | $239,600 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Colorado. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.