Homeowners in Watkins, Colorado paid a median $2,945 a year in property tax on a median home worth $650,500, an effective rate of about 0.45% (Census 2020–2024).
0.52%Arapahoe County overall
Watkins vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Watkins
At the local 0.45% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $679 | $57 |
| $250,000 | $1,132 | $94 |
| $350,000 | $1,585 | $132 |
| $500,000 | $2,264 | $189 |
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Nearby and related
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- Littleton, CO0.53% effective
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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 Watkins, Colorado?
Homeowners in Watkins, Colorado paid a median $2,945 a year in property tax on a median home worth $650,500, an effective rate of about 0.45% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Watkins?
About $1,132 a year at the 0.45% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Watkins higher than the rest of Colorado?
Watkins ranks #121 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Arapahoe County overall is 0.52%.