Garfield County property tax, in one number.
The typical Garfield County homeowner pays $2,201 a year on a $527,800 home. That's below the Colorado rate (0.48%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- 25th highest rate in Colorado.Out of 64 Colorado counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 8% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,335, versus $1,925 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Where you live matters.Among cities with enough data, rates range from about 0.35% in Rifle to 0.41% in Glenwood Springs.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Effective rate by city
Largest Colorado counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe County | $2,938 | 0.52% |
| Jefferson County | $3,082 | 0.48% |
| Denver County | $2,751 | 0.45% |
| Garfield County | $2,201 | 0.42% |
| El Paso County | $1,874 | 0.41% |
| Colorado | $2,602 | 0.48% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Garfield County.
Cities and towns in Garfield County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Rifle0.35% · $1,448
- Glenwood Springs0.41% · $2,535
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Garfield County?
The effective rate is about 0.42%. The median homeowner pays $2,201 a year on a home worth a median $527,800 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $550,000 home in Garfield County?
About $2,310 a year, or roughly $192 a month, at Garfield County's average effective rate of 0.42%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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