Colorado property tax
West region · 64 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Colorado has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.48% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -55.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The typical bill is about $2,494 on a median home worth around $518,097. Colorado ranks #49 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Broomfield County is highest at 0.62% and Jackson County is lowest at 0.20%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Colorado property tax at a glance
| Figure | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.48% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.39% |
| Typical median bill | $2,494 |
| Typical median home value | $518,097 |
| Versus US average rate | -55.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #49 |
| Counties | 64 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Colorado counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Colorado, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 64 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broomfield County | $3,888 | $631,600 | 0.62% |
| 2 | Adams County | $2,770 | $458,400 | 0.60% |
| 3 | Kiowa County | $862 | $148,600 | 0.58% |
| 4 | Douglas County | $3,707 | $674,000 | 0.55% |
| 5 | Boulder County | $3,821 | $713,900 | 0.54% |
| 6 | Arapahoe County | $2,767 | $526,000 | 0.53% |
| 7 | Morgan County | $1,574 | $299,300 | 0.53% |
| 8 | Kit Carson County | $1,141 | $221,400 | 0.52% |
| 9 | Pueblo County | $1,382 | $271,800 | 0.51% |
| 10 | Weld County | $2,242 | $444,500 | 0.50% |
| 11 | Larimer County | $2,662 | $532,200 | 0.50% |
| 12 | Phillips County | $1,263 | $255,300 | 0.49% |
| 13 | Crowley County | $525 | $106,700 | 0.49% |
| 14 | Yuma County | $1,025 | $215,600 | 0.47% |
| 15 | Jefferson County | $2,867 | $604,400 | 0.47% |
| 16 | Logan County | $1,072 | $228,100 | 0.47% |
| 17 | Sedgwick County | $671 | $142,700 | 0.47% |
| 18 | Cheyenne County | $863 | $187,100 | 0.46% |
| 19 | Elbert County | $2,981 | $664,600 | 0.45% |
| 20 | Alamosa County | $968 | $218,800 | 0.44% |
| 21 | Denver County | $2,596 | $586,700 | 0.44% |
| 22 | Moffat County | $1,129 | $262,500 | 0.43% |
| 23 | Garfield County | $2,095 | $490,600 | 0.43% |
| 24 | Rio Grande County | $893 | $215,400 | 0.41% |
| 25 | El Paso County | $1,773 | $431,000 | 0.41% |
| 26 | Eagle County | $3,339 | $814,700 | 0.41% |
| 27 | Washington County | $890 | $218,300 | 0.41% |
| 28 | Baca County | $496 | $122,000 | 0.41% |
| 29 | Conejos County | $655 | $162,100 | 0.40% |
| 30 | Pitkin County | $4,450 | $1,131,200 | 0.39% |
| 31 | Mesa County | $1,357 | $349,400 | 0.39% |
| 32 | Bent County | $532 | $137,900 | 0.39% |
| 33 | Lake County | $1,544 | $401,300 | 0.39% |
| 34 | Fremont County | $1,081 | $282,100 | 0.38% |
| 35 | Lincoln County | $886 | $232,100 | 0.38% |
| 36 | Clear Creek County | $2,160 | $572,800 | 0.38% |
| 37 | Custer County | $1,300 | $358,800 | 0.36% |
| 38 | Montrose County | $1,280 | $357,900 | 0.36% |
| 39 | Teller County | $1,583 | $445,000 | 0.36% |
| 40 | Mineral County | $1,462 | $413,000 | 0.35% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Colorado compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (this state) | 0.48% | $2,494 | -55.8% |
| Nevada | 0.49% | $1,999 | -54.6% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.48% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -55.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,494 on a $518,097 home. It ranks #49 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Colorado county has the highest property tax?
In Colorado, Broomfield County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.62% (median tax $3,888). The lowest is Jackson County at 0.20%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Colorado?
Colorado is among the lowest on property tax at a 0.48% effective rate, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The median Colorado home is worth about $518,097 and the median bill is around $2,494. Rates vary widely between its 64 counties.
How is the Colorado property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.39%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20