Westcliffe, 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
0.36%

Homeowners in Westcliffe, Colorado paid a median $1,218 a year in property tax on a median home worth $341,800, an effective rate of about 0.36% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#54 lowest of 235Colorado places we cover

0.39%Custer County overall
Median tax paid
$1,218
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$341,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.36%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.3%
of $53,929 median household income
Owner costs
$1,692/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Westcliffe vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Westcliffe0.36%
Custer County0.39%
Colorado0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Westcliffe$1,218
Custer County$1,547
Colorado$2,602
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Westcliffe

At the local 0.36% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$535$45
$250,000$891$74
$350,000$1,247$104
$500,000$1,782$148

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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 Westcliffe, Colorado?

Homeowners in Westcliffe, Colorado paid a median $1,218 a year in property tax on a median home worth $341,800, an effective rate of about 0.36% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $891 a year at the 0.36% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Westcliffe higher than the rest of Colorado?

Westcliffe ranks #54 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Custer County overall is 0.39%.