Homeowners in Rio Grande County, Colorado paid a median $925 a year in property tax on a median home worth $239,500, an effective rate of about 0.39% (Census 2020–2024).
0.48%Colorado statewide · US 0.94%
How Rio Grande County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.39% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $579 | $48 |
| $250,000 | $966 | $80 |
| $350,000 | $1,352 | $113 |
| $500,000 | $1,931 | $161 |
Cities and towns in Rio Grande County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | $961 | $224,500 | 0.43% |
| Del Norte | $571 | $184,400 | 0.31% |
| South Fork | $1,359 | $423,800 | 0.32% |
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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 Rio Grande County, Colorado?
Homeowners in Rio Grande County, Colorado paid a median $925 a year in property tax on a median home worth $239,500, an effective rate of about 0.39% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Rio Grande County?
About $1,159 a year ($97 a month) at the 0.39% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Rio Grande County property tax high?
It ranks #33 lowest of 64 Colorado counties. The state median effective rate is 0.48% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Rio Grande County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Rio Grande County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.