Property Tax by County in New Mexico (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in New Mexico.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.60%
effective rate
Counties
33
in dataset
Highest Rate
1.89%
McKinley
Lowest Rate
0.33%
Taos
All Counties in New Mexico
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 0.95% | $268K | $2,544 |
| Catron County | 0.34% | $172K | $583 |
| Chaves County | 0.64% | $142K | $915 |
| Cibola County | 0.82% | $120K | $983 |
| Colfax County | 0.58% | $161K | $927 |
| Curry County | 0.56% | $161K | $893 |
| De Baca County | 0.50% | $158K | $788 |
| Doña Ana County | 0.68% | $205K | $1,404 |
| Eddy County | 0.50% | $199K | $995 |
| Grant County | 0.46% | $164K | $756 |
| Guadalupe County | 0.53% | $107K | $563 |
| Harding County | 0.38% | $86K | $328 |
| Hidalgo County | 0.46% | $114K | $526 |
| Lea County | 0.47% | $176K | $824 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $212K | $1,143 |
| Los Alamos County | 0.57% | $452K | $2,591 |
| Luna County | 0.58% | $112K | $648 |
| McKinley County | 1.89% | $72K | $1,362 |
| Mora County | 0.54% | $120K | $642 |
| Otero County | 0.56% | $150K | $841 |
| Quay County | 0.62% | $82K | $507 |
| Rio Arriba County | 0.43% | $231K | $1,000 |
| Roosevelt County | 0.44% | $136K | $593 |
| San Juan County | 0.67% | $185K | $1,249 |
| San Miguel County | 0.56% | $178K | $991 |
| Sandoval County | 0.76% | $282K | $2,147 |
| Santa Fe County | 0.51% | $417K | $2,110 |
| Sierra County | 0.55% | $145K | $793 |
| Socorro County | 0.55% | $143K | $792 |
| Taos County | 0.33% | $354K | $1,164 |
| Torrance County | 0.47% | $145K | $677 |
| Union County | 0.57% | $136K | $776 |
| Valencia County | 0.66% | $207K | $1,365 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the New Mexico average of 0.60% — red = above, green = below.