In Arapahoe County, Colorado the effective property tax rate is 0.53%. The median homeowner pays $2,767 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $526,000. That rate is the 6th highest of the 64 Colorado counties with published data, and the 2581st highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Arapahoe County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Colorado statewide average is 0.49%, so Arapahoe County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,060 | $88 |
| $300,000 | $1,590 | $133 |
| $400,000 | $2,120 | $177 |
| $500,000 | $2,650 | $221 |
| $526,000 (county median) | $2,770 | $231 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $526,000 (18th highest in Colorado, 95th highest nationally) and the median household income is $97,215. Homes cost about 5.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,812 a month. 65.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,027 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Colorado statewide median home value is $529,013.
Counties near Arapahoe County in the Colorado property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Kiowa County | 0.58% | $148,600 |
| Douglas County | 0.55% | $674,000 |
| Boulder County | 0.54% | $713,900 |
| Arapahoe County | 0.53% | $526,000 |
| Morgan County | 0.53% | $299,300 |
| Kit Carson County | 0.52% | $221,400 |
| Pueblo County | 0.51% | $271,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Arapahoe County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate is 0.53% of home value per year, the 6th highest of 64 counties in Colorado (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Arapahoe County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.53%, about $1,590 a year (roughly $133 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Arapahoe County?
The median home value is $526,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Arapahoe County?
The median household income is $97,215 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).