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Los Alamos County

Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.57%

Median Annual Tax

$2,591

How Los Alamos County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Los Alamos County$2,591
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Los Alamos County

0.57%

Effective rate

New Mexico Avg

0.57%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,570

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,635

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,591

Monthly Escrow

$216

Effective Rate

0.57%

vs. New Mexico State Average▲ 148.4% above
vs. National Average▼ 3.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Los Alamos County, New Mexico is 0.57%. 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 Los Alamos County?
The median annual property tax payment in Los Alamos County is $2,591. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,570, while those without a mortgage pay $2,635.
How does Los Alamos County compare to the New Mexico average?
Los Alamos County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the New Mexico state average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax in Los Alamos County is $2,591, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Los Alamos County, New Mexico is $452,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in New Mexico?
Property taxes in New Mexico are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Union County(NM)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$776

Colfax County(NM)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$927

Luna County(NM)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$648

Otero County(NM)

Rate0.56%
Median Tax$841
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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.

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