Hidalgo County Property Taxes

Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

49.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$44/mo escrow

#7 of 33 counties in New Mexico

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. New Mexico Avg49.6% below
vs. National Avg80.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$114,000

State avg $181,648

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$554

$46/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$512

$43/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#7

of 33 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Hidalgo County ranks among the lowest nationally

Hidalgo County's effective tax rate of 0.461% places it in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $526 is less than 20% of the national median of $2,690.

Third-lowest rate in New Mexico

Hidalgo County's 0.461% effective rate ranks third-lowest statewide, trailing only Harding (0.379%) and Grant (0.460%). The median property tax of $526 undercuts the state average of $1,043 by more than half.

Competitive with Grant and Eddy counties

Hidalgo County's 0.461% rate virtually matches Grant County's 0.460% and falls below Eddy County's 0.499%. Southwestern New Mexico consistently offers some of the nation's lowest property tax burdens.

Hidalgo homeowner pays $526 annually

With a median home value of $114,000 and a 0.461% effective rate, the typical Hidalgo County homeowner pays $526 per year in property tax. Those with mortgages pay $554, while owners without mortgages pay $512.

Verify your assessment to stay ahead

Even in a low-tax county, assessment errors can compound over time. Hidalgo County homeowners should cross-check their assessed value against recent home sales in their area and consider appealing if the figures don't align.

How Hidalgo County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Hidalgo County$526
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Hidalgo County

0.46%

Effective rate

New Mexico Avg

0.57%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Hidalgo County, New Mexico is 0.46%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Hidalgo County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hidalgo County is $526. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $554, while those without a mortgage pay $512.
How does Hidalgo County compare to the New Mexico average?
Hidalgo County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the New Mexico state average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax in Hidalgo County is $526, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Hidalgo County, New Mexico is $114,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Hidalgo County a low property tax area in New Mexico?
Yes — Hidalgo County's effective property tax rate of 0.46% is below the New Mexico average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax of $526 is also lower the state average of $1,043, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Hidalgo County rank for property taxes in New Mexico?
Hidalgo County ranks #7 out of 33 counties in New Mexico by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.46% and median annual tax of $526, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.