Pitkin County Property Taxes
Pitkin County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
185.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$371/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$1,131,200
State avg ▲ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,915
$326/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,294
$441/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Similar tax rates
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pitkin County, Colorado
Pitkin County matches national tax average
Pitkin County's effective tax rate of 0.393% aligns almost exactly with the national median, meaning property owners here experience typical U.S. tax pressure. However, the median property tax of $4,450 is 66% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Pitkin's extraordinarily high home values, not its tax rate.
Right at Colorado's statewide average
Pitkin County's effective rate of 0.393% matches Colorado's state average precisely, placing it squarely in the middle of the state's tax burden. The county's median property tax of $4,450 is substantially higher than the state median of $1,560 due to Pitkin's median home value of $1.13 million—the highest among these eight counties.
Lower tax rate, far higher home values
Pitkin County's 0.393% rate is lower than Phillips County (0.495%) and Pueblo County (0.508%), but its median home value of $1.13 million dwarfs nearby counties, making absolute tax bills far steeper. The median Pitkin homeowner pays $4,450 yearly—three times what Phillips County residents pay—despite identical effective rates.
Aspen's steep bill: $1.13M homes
A homeowner with the median-valued property of $1,131,200 in Pitkin County pays approximately $4,450 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that amount drops to $3,915 due to homestead exemptions; without, it rises to $5,294.
High-value properties often overassessed
Luxury properties in counties like Pitkin are frequently overassessed relative to actual market sales, and homeowners should regularly verify their valuations against comparable recent transactions. At $4,450 annually, even a small percentage error in assessment can cost thousands—making an appeal well worth the effort.
How Pitkin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pitkin County
0.39%
Effective rate
Colorado Avg
0.39%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Pitkin County, Colorado?
How much are property taxes in Pitkin County?
How does Pitkin County compare to the Colorado average?
What is the median home value in Pitkin County, Colorado?
Why is Pitkin County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
How does Pitkin County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Colorado
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.