How much are property taxes in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Homeowners in Highlands Ranch, CO pay a median of $3,701 (±$55) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,731.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,615.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $712,700.
In Highlands Ranch, the median real estate tax went from $2,701 in 2015–2019 to $3,701 in 2020–2024 (+37.0%).
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
- $3,701 (±$55)
- With a mortgage
- $3,731
- Without a mortgage
- $3,615
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Highlands Ranch against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Highlands Ranch | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,701 (±$55) | $3,947 (±$48) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,731 (±$74) | $3,971 (±$59) | $2,707 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,615 (±$84) | $3,865 (±$92) | $2,339 (±$20) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $712,700 (±$9,809) | $713,600 (±$5,715) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
In Highlands Ranch, 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, Highlands Ranch ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 50 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 Highlands Ranch
The median tax ($3,701) is 0.5% of the median home value ($712,700).
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 Highlands Ranch have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,701 (±$27) | $3,701 (±$55) | +37.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $467,500 (±$3,427) | $712,700 (±$9,809) | +52.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,207 (±$26) | $2,823 (±$42) | +27.9% | Up 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 Highlands Ranch
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | — | $3,701 (±$55) | — |
| Acres Green | 4.1 mi | $2,635 (±$124) | Lower |
| Littleton | 4.3 mi | $3,335 (±$85) | Lower |
| Columbine Valley | 5.2 mi | $9,517 (±$1,272) | Higher |
| Sterling Ranch | 5.2 mi | $7,302 (±$715) | Higher |
| Lone Tree | 5.4 mi | $5,186 (±$484) | Higher |
| Greenwood Village | 6.1 mi | $6,492 (±$448) | Higher |
| Inverness | 6.1 mi | $5,175 (±$1,580) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine | 6.2 mi | $3,084 (±$112) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Acres Green, CO ($2,635), Littleton, CO ($3,335), Columbine, CO ($3,084).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Columbine Valley, CO ($9,517), Sterling Ranch, CO ($7,302), Lone Tree, CO ($5,186).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Perry Park | $5,286 (±$870) |
| 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 11 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Highlands Ranch
How much are property taxes in Highlands Ranch?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Highlands Ranch, CO is $3,701 (±$55) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Highlands Ranch?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Highlands Ranch, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Highlands Ranch gone up?
In Highlands Ranch, the median real estate tax went from $2,701 in 2015–2019 to $3,701 in 2020–2024 (+37.0%).
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 Highlands Ranch higher than in Douglas County?
In Highlands Ranch, 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 — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, 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 Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado (place:36410, 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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