Garfield County Property Taxes

Garfield County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

34.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$175/mo escrow

#42 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.43%

vs. Colorado Avg34.3% above
vs. National Avg22.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$490,600

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,206

$184/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,860

$155/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#42

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Garfield County, Colorado

Garfield County taxes above U.S. norm

Garfield County's effective rate of 0.427% exceeds the national median of 0.381%, placing it in approximately the 60th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $2,095 falls short of the national median of $2,690, because Garfield's median home value of $490,600 sits below the U.S. average of $281,900.

Garfield ranks above Colorado average

With an effective rate of 0.427%, Garfield exceeds Colorado's state average of 0.393%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the state's counties. The median tax of $2,095 significantly exceeds Colorado's median of $1,560, reflecting Garfield's position as a growing mountain-valley community.

Garfield sits between Eagle and Denver

Garfield's 0.427% rate falls between Eagle's 0.410% and Denver's 0.443%, positioning it competitively among mountain and urban counties. However, Garfield's tax burden is lower than nearby Douglas, Elbert, and other higher-rate counties in the region.

Garfield homeowners pay $2,095 yearly

On Garfield County's median home value of $490,600, the typical property owner pays approximately $2,095 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,206; those without pay $1,860.

Garfield homeowners should review assessments

In Garfield County's growing communities like Glenwood Springs and Rifle, property assessments may not always reflect accurate market comparables. Filing a free assessment appeal with Garfield County can ensure your tax is based on fair market value.

How Garfield County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Garfield County$2,095
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Garfield County

0.43%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Garfield County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Garfield County, Colorado is 0.43%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Garfield County?
The median annual property tax payment in Garfield County is $2,095. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,206, while those without a mortgage pay $1,860.
How does Garfield County compare to the Colorado average?
Garfield County's effective tax rate of 0.43% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Garfield County is $2,095, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Garfield County, Colorado?
The median home value in Garfield County, Colorado is $490,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Garfield County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Garfield County's effective property tax rate of 0.43% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.03% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Garfield County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Garfield County ranks #42 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.43% and median annual tax of $2,095, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.