How Much House Can You Afford in Colorado?

Colorado property tax rate: 0.51%. Calculate your maximum affordable home price with Colorado-specific rates.

You can afford a home up to

$293,919

That's a 1-bedroom condo in Denver

Based on your $75,000 income with 20% down

2-bedroom condo/townhome
$294K$56K more →

Your $293,919 budget buys

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Monthly payment breakdown

$1,750/mo

P&I$1,525
Tax$125
Insurance$100
Calculate your mortgage payment on $293,919Should you rent or buy at this price?

Home price

$293,919

Down payment

$58,784

Loan amount

$235,135

No PMI

Waived (20%+ down)

This is an estimate using Colorado's average property tax rate of 0.51%. Actual rates vary by county. Consult a local lender for a pre-approval.

How it works

This calculator uses the 28/36 rule — a widely used guideline for mortgage affordability. Your total housing costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, PMI, HOA) should not exceed your chosen DTI ratio of gross monthly income.

The calculator works backwards from your income to find the maximum home price that keeps monthly costs within your DTI limit. It uses the standard amortization formula and Colorado's average property tax rate of 0.51%.

Colorado housing quick facts

Average property tax rate 0.51%
Monthly property tax on $400K home $170
Affordable home at $100K income (28% DTI) $397,830
Monthly payment at $100K income $2,333/mo

Cities in Colorado

City-specific affordability data with median home prices and local tax rates.

City Median price Property tax Insurance/yr
Denver $575K 0.55% $2,100

FAQ

How much house can I afford in Colorado?

On a $100,000 income with 20% down at 6.75% interest and Colorado's 0.51% property tax rate, you can afford approximately $397,830 using the recommended 28% DTI ratio. Your monthly payment would be about $2,333.

What is the property tax rate in Colorado?

The average effective property tax rate in Colorado is 0.51%. On a $400,000 home, that's approximately $170/month in property taxes. Actual rates vary by county and municipality.

Is Colorado expensive for homebuyers?

Colorado has below-average property taxes at 0.51%, which helps with affordability. On a $100,000 income, you can afford about $397,830 — more than many other states.

What is the 28/36 rule?

The 28/36 rule says your total housing costs should not exceed 28% of gross monthly income (front-end DTI), and total debt payments should not exceed 36% (back-end DTI). This calculator lets you adjust the DTI ratio from 20% to 40% to find your comfort level.

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