Colorado Property Tax Data

ACS 2023 property tax data for 64 counties in CO.

The average median property tax in Colorado is $1,560/year, which is 19% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.39% on a median home value of $398,069. Taxes range from $494 in Prowers County to $4,450 in Pitkin County.

State Average vs National Average

Median Annual Tax

$1,560

-19% vs US avg

Median Home Value

$398,069

+88% vs US avg

Effective Tax Rate

0.39%

-59% vs US avg

Lowest Property Taxes in Colorado

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Highest Property Taxes in Colorado

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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties

Top 5 Highest Tax Counties

All Counties in Colorado (64)

County	Median Tax	Effective Rate	Home Value	Population
Adams County	$2,770	0.60%	$458,400	127,392
Alamosa County	$968	0.44%	$218,800	3,705
Arapahoe County	$2,767	0.53%	$526,000	165,343
Archuleta County	$1,541	0.34%	$451,400	4,573
Baca County	$496	0.41%	$122,000	1,145
Bent County	$532	0.39%	$137,900	1,239
Boulder County	$3,821	0.54%	$713,900	84,461
Broomfield County	$3,888	0.62%	$631,600	19,353
Chaffee County	$1,664	0.28%	$598,500	6,707
Cheyenne County	$863	0.46%	$187,100	546
Clear Creek County	$2,160	0.38%	$572,800	3,725
Conejos County	$655	0.40%	$162,100	2,319
Costilla County	$531	0.31%	$171,300	1,236
Crowley County	$525	0.49%	$106,700	877
Custer County	$1,300	0.36%	$358,800	2,097
Delta County	$986	0.31%	$318,000	9,663
Denver County	$2,596	0.44%	$586,700	161,908
Dolores County	$558	0.24%	$231,900	1,041
Douglas County	$3,707	0.55%	$674,000	105,865
Eagle County	$3,339	0.41%	$814,700	14,130
El Paso County	$1,773	0.41%	$431,000	187,976
Elbert County	$2,981	0.45%	$664,600	9,119
Fremont County	$1,081	0.38%	$282,100	13,475
Garfield County	$2,095	0.43%	$490,600	16,084
Gilpin County	$1,177	0.23%	$512,600	2,448
Grand County	$1,763	0.35%	$507,200	4,934
Gunnison County	$1,683	0.28%	$597,200	5,290
Hinsdale County	$1,286	0.29%	$438,800	377
Huerfano County	$707	0.28%	$256,700	2,192
Jackson County	$513	0.21%	$250,000	464
Jefferson County	$2,867	0.47%	$604,400	169,486
Kiowa County	$862	0.58%	$148,600	400
Kit Carson County	$1,141	0.52%	$221,400	1,990
La Plata County	$1,452	0.26%	$549,100	16,462
Lake County	$1,544	0.38%	$401,300	2,250
Larimer County	$2,662	0.50%	$532,200	97,491
Las Animas County	$524	0.24%	$214,500	4,698
Lincoln County	$886	0.38%	$232,100	1,400
Logan County	$1,072	0.47%	$228,100	5,565
Mesa County	$1,357	0.39%	$349,400	46,413
Mineral County	$1,462	0.35%	$413,000	320
Moffat County	$1,129	0.43%	$262,500	3,824
Montezuma County	$915	0.30%	$308,100	8,168
Montrose County	$1,280	0.36%	$357,900	13,085
Morgan County	$1,574	0.53%	$299,300	7,183
Otero County	$518	0.32%	$160,700	5,264
Ouray County	$1,854	0.28%	$670,100	1,961
Park County	$1,679	0.34%	$489,300	7,382
Phillips County	$1,263	0.49%	$255,300	1,393
Pitkin County	$4,450	0.39%	$1,131,200	6,096
Prowers County	$494	0.33%	$150,900	3,209
Pueblo County	$1,382	0.51%	$271,800	46,329
Rio Blanco County	$837	0.34%	$243,400	1,963
Rio Grande County	$893	0.41%	$215,400	3,442
Routt County	$2,490	0.33%	$756,200	8,058
Saguache County	$679	0.34%	$200,000	2,448
San Juan County	$1,195	0.29%	$406,900	201
San Miguel County	$1,599	0.26%	$613,100	2,607
Sedgwick County	$671	0.47%	$142,700	723
Summit County	$2,641	0.31%	$850,700	8,546
Teller County	$1,583	0.36%	$445,000	9,251
Washington County	$890	0.41%	$218,300	1,485
Weld County	$2,242	0.50%	$444,500	90,674
Yuma County	$1,025	0.48%	$215,600	2,764

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in Colorado? ▼

The average median property tax paid in Colorado is $1,560 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.39%.

How does Colorado compare to the national average? ▼

Colorado property taxes are 19% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,560 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.

Which county in Colorado has the lowest property taxes? ▼

Prowers County has the lowest median property tax in Colorado at $494 per year with an effective rate of 0.33%. The highest is Pitkin County at $4,450.

How are property taxes calculated? ▼

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.

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