New Mexico property tax calculator
Estimate your New Mexico property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.63%, #34 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
New Mexico property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 0.85% | $2,629 | $292,900 |
| Catron County | 0.27% | $608 | $167,000 |
| Chaves County | 0.61% | $935 | $156,400 |
| Cibola County | 0.47% | $1,003 | $125,400 |
| Colfax County | 0.51% | $867 | $167,200 |
| Curry County | 0.64% | $1,017 | $171,200 |
| De Baca County | 0.55% | $1,118 | $187,500 |
| Doña Ana County | 0.64% | $1,480 | $220,800 |
| Eddy County | 0.45% | $1,095 | $212,600 |
| Grant County | 0.38% | $808 | $175,600 |
| Guadalupe County | 0.55% | $526 | $110,000 |
| Harding County | 0.27% | $305 | $70,000 |
| Hidalgo County | 0.48% | $531 | $111,000 |
| Lea County | 0.52% | $879 | $184,000 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $1,246 | $233,200 |
| Los Alamos County | 0.56% | $2,717 | $495,800 |
| Luna County | 0.55% | $687 | $128,000 |
| McKinley County | 0.35% | $1,574 | $78,700 |
| Mora County | 0.50% | $885 | $122,600 |
| Otero County | 0.56% | $902 | $162,700 |
| Quay County | 0.54% | $532 | $87,200 |
| Rio Arriba County | 0.22% | $1,021 | $243,700 |
| Roosevelt County | 0.60% | $616 | $135,800 |
| San Juan County | 0.52% | $1,317 | $193,800 |
| San Miguel County | 0.47% | $1,081 | $188,500 |
| Sandoval County | 0.66% | $2,296 | $313,800 |
| Santa Fe County | 0.45% | $2,152 | $446,300 |
| Sierra County | 0.57% | $789 | $152,600 |
| Socorro County | 0.58% | $838 | $137,500 |
| Taos County | 0.34% | $1,129 | $382,800 |
| Torrance County | 0.45% | $719 | $159,700 |
| Union County | 0.30% | $859 | $122,700 |
| Valencia County | 0.57% | $1,374 | $223,000 |
New Mexico property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in New Mexico?
New Mexico's average effective property tax rate is 0.63% of home value, which ranks #34 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in New Mexico?
At the New Mexico average of 0.63%, about $2,520 a year. By county it ranges from about $880 in Rio Arriba County (0.22%) to about $3,400 in Bernalillo County (0.85%).
Which New Mexico county has the highest property tax rate?
Bernalillo County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.85%. Rio Arriba County has the lowest at 0.22%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my New Mexico property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in New Mexico? See the New Mexico county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.