Homeowners in Lafayette, Colorado paid a median $3,258 a year in property tax on a median home worth $686,500, an effective rate of about 0.47% (Census 2020–2024).
0.53%Boulder County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Lafayette
At the local 0.47% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $712 | $59 |
| $250,000 | $1,186 | $99 |
| $350,000 | $1,661 | $138 |
| $500,000 | $2,373 | $198 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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.
Major Cities & Counties in Colorado
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Denver pop. 718,877
- Colorado Springs pop. 487,887
- Aurora pop. 394,432
- Fort Collins pop. 170,229
- Lakewood pop. 156,583
- Thornton pop. 144,187
- Arvada pop. 122,634
- Westminster pop. 115,484
- Pueblo pop. 111,561
- Greeley pop. 110,806
- El Paso County pop. 742,999
- Denver County pop. 718,877
- Arapahoe County pop. 659,844
- Jefferson County pop. 579,377
- Adams County pop. 530,225
- Douglas County pop. 377,150
- Larimer County pop. 367,368
- Weld County pop. 350,396
- Boulder County pop. 328,961
- Pueblo County pop. 169,356
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lafayette, Colorado?
Homeowners in Lafayette, Colorado paid a median $3,258 a year in property tax on a median home worth $686,500, an effective rate of about 0.47% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Lafayette?
About $1,186 a year at the 0.47% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Lafayette higher than the rest of Colorado?
Lafayette ranks #136 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Boulder County overall is 0.53%.