Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$212,200
State avg ▲ $181,648
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,435
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$882
$74/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#15
of 33 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County taxes remain well below national median
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.539% sits below the national burden typical of most U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,143 is less than 43% of the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above New Mexico average
Lincoln County's 0.539% effective rate inches above New Mexico's 0.595% state average, placing it in the middle tier statewide. The median property tax of $1,143 runs roughly $100 above the state median of $1,043.
Higher than nearby counties to the east
Lincoln County's 0.539% rate exceeds Eddy County's 0.499% and Guadalupe County's 0.525%, though it remains competitive with Los Alamos. The variation reflects Lincoln's position as a bridge between rural eastern plains and more developed central New Mexico.
Lincoln homeowner pays $1,143 yearly
With a median home value of $212,200 and a 0.539% effective rate, the typical Lincoln County homeowner pays $1,143 annually. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,435, while those without mortgages pay $882.
Appeal if your home seems overvalued
Lincoln County homeowners should verify their assessments against comparable property sales in their area. If your assessed value exceeds recent sales of similar homes, an appeal to the assessor can reduce your tax burden going forward.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.54%
Effective rate
New Mexico Avg
0.57%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.