Mesa County Property Taxes
Mesa County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$349,400
State avg ▼ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,389
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,289
$107/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County taxes nearly match national median
Mesa County's effective tax rate of 0.388% sits just below the national median of 0.470%, placing it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,357 falls below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Mesa's moderate home values ($349,400 median). Mesa residents enjoy near-national-average tax structures.
Nearly identical to Colorado average
Mesa's 0.388% effective rate essentially matches Colorado's state average of 0.393%, confirming the county's position as typically taxed in the state. The median tax of $1,357 falls below the state median of $1,560, reflecting Mesa's slightly lower property values. Mesa represents quintessential Colorado tax positioning.
Competitive rates in western Colorado
Mesa's 0.388% rate sits between La Plata County (0.264%) and Larimer County (0.500%), offering middle-ground taxation in the western region. The $1,357 median tax falls comfortably in the region's middle range. Mesa provides balanced tax efficiency for western Colorado homeowners.
What a Mesa County homeowner pays
The median Mesa County home valued at $349,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,357. With a mortgage, homeowners typically pay approximately $1,389, while those owning outright pay around $1,289. Mesa's taxes represent a reasonable annual cost for properties in this value range.
Growing areas warrant assessment reviews
Mesa County's growth as a regional center means property values shift frequently, sometimes outpacing assessment updates. If your home's recent market value appears lower than your assessed value, file an appeal. Correcting overassessments can yield meaningful savings on Mesa's already-moderate tax bills.
How Mesa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mesa County
0.39%
Effective rate
Colorado Avg
0.39%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.