How much are property taxes in Castle Rock, CO?
Homeowners in Castle Rock, CO pay a median of $3,635 (±$107) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,651.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,543.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $652,900.
In Castle Rock, the median real estate tax went from $2,650 in 2015–2019 to $3,635 in 2020–2024 (+37.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,635 (±$107)
- With a mortgage
- $3,651
- Without a mortgage
- $3,543
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Castle Rock against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Castle Rock | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,635 (±$107) | $3,947 (±$48) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,651 (±$109) | $3,971 (±$59) | $2,707 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,543 (±$310) | $3,865 (±$92) | $2,339 (±$20) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $652,900 (±$8,994) | $713,600 (±$5,715) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
In Castle Rock, the median real estate tax is lower than in Douglas County ($3,947).
It is also higher than in Colorado ($2,602).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Douglas County, Castle Rock ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 323.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Castle Rock
The median tax ($3,635) is 0.6% of the median home value ($652,900).
Across Douglas County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across Colorado it is 0.5%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Castle Rock have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,650 (±$77) | $3,635 (±$107) | +37.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $422,100 (±$6,818) | $652,900 (±$8,994) | +54.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,220 (±$45) | $2,787 (±$51) | +25.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Castle Rock
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | — | $3,635 (±$107) | — |
| Castle Pines Village | 5.1 mi | $9,287 (±$1,070) | Higher |
| Castle Pines | 6.0 mi | $5,269 (±$366) | Higher |
| The Pinery | 7.4 mi | $4,047 (±$337) | Higher |
| Stepping Stone | 9.7 mi | $5,828 (±$386) | Higher |
| Parker | 9.9 mi | $3,568 (±$113) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Park | 10 mi | $5,286 (±$870) | Higher |
| Meridian Village | 11 mi | $5,998 (±$282) | Higher |
| Sierra Ridge | 11 mi | $6,708 (±$702) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Castle Pines Village, CO ($9,287), Castle Pines, CO ($5,269), The Pinery, CO ($4,047).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Castle Pines | $5,269 (±$366) |
| 8 | Lone Tree | $5,186 (±$484) |
| 9 | Roxborough Park | $4,202 (±$250) |
| 10 | The Pinery | $4,047 (±$337) |
| 11 | Stonegate | $4,037 (±$172) |
| 12 | Highlands Ranch | $3,701 (±$55) |
| 13 | Castle Rock | $3,635 (±$107) |
| 14 | Parker | $3,568 (±$113) |
| 15 | Meridian | $3,351 (±$727) |
| 16 | Acres Green | $2,635 (±$124) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Castle Rock
How much are property taxes in Castle Rock?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Castle Rock, CO is $3,635 (±$107) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Castle Rock?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Castle Rock, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Castle Rock gone up?
In Castle Rock, the median real estate tax went from $2,650 in 2015–2019 to $3,635 in 2020–2024 (+37.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Castle Rock higher than in Douglas County?
In Castle Rock, the median real estate tax is lower than in Douglas County ($3,947).
It is also higher than in Colorado ($2,602).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Castle Rock town, Colorado (place:12415, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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