Idaho Springs, Colorado property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.41%

Homeowners in Idaho Springs, Colorado paid a median $1,847 a year in property tax on a median home worth $446,500, an effective rate of about 0.41% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#92 lowest of 235Colorado places we cover

0.39%Clear Creek County overall
Median tax paid
$1,847
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$446,500
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.41%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.1%
of $89,436 median household income
Owner costs
$2,136/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Idaho Springs vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Idaho Springs0.41%
Clear Creek County0.39%
Colorado0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Idaho Springs$1,847
Clear Creek County$2,350
Colorado$2,602
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Idaho Springs

At the local 0.41% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$620$52
$250,000$1,034$86
$350,000$1,448$121
$500,000$2,068$172

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

Homeowners in Idaho Springs, Colorado paid a median $1,847 a year in property tax on a median home worth $446,500, an effective rate of about 0.41% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Idaho Springs?

About $1,034 a year at the 0.41% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Idaho Springs higher than the rest of Colorado?

Idaho Springs ranks #92 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Clear Creek County overall is 0.39%.