In Teller County, Colorado the effective property tax rate is 0.36%. The median homeowner pays $1,583 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $445,000. That rate is the 37th highest of the 64 Colorado counties with published data, and the 2999th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Teller 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 Teller County is below 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 | $720 | $60 |
| $300,000 | $1,080 | $90 |
| $400,000 | $1,440 | $120 |
| $445,000 (county median) | $1,580 | $132 |
| $500,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $445,000 (25th highest in Colorado, 157th highest nationally) and the median household income is $80,666. Homes cost about 5.5 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,746 a month. 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,143 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Colorado statewide median home value is $529,013.
Counties near Teller County in the Colorado property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 0.38% | $232,100 |
| Custer County | 0.36% | $358,800 |
| Montrose County | 0.36% | $357,900 |
| Teller County | 0.36% | $445,000 |
| Grand County | 0.35% | $507,200 |
| Mineral County | 0.35% | $413,000 |
| Archuleta County | 0.34% | $451,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Teller County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate is 0.36% of home value per year, the 37th highest of 64 counties in Colorado (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Teller County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.36%, about $1,080 a year (roughly $90 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Teller County?
The median home value is $445,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Teller County?
The median household income is $80,666 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).