Luna County Property Taxes

Luna County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

37.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$54/mo escrow

#24 of 33 counties in New Mexico

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. New Mexico Avg37.9% below
vs. National Avg75.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$112,500

State avg $181,648

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$697

$58/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$588

$49/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 33 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Luna County, New Mexico

Luna County taxes rank low nationally

Luna County's effective tax rate of 0.576% sits well below the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. At this rate, Luna homeowners pay roughly $1,622 annually on a median-valued home—less than 61% of what the typical American household pays. This places Luna in the bottom third of counties nationwide for tax burden.

Below-average taxes for New Mexico

Luna County's 0.576% rate slightly undercuts New Mexico's state average of 0.595%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county within the state. The median tax bill of $648 is about 38% lower than the state median of $1,043, reflecting both the lower effective rate and Luna's modest median home values.

Luna compares favorably to peers

Luna County's 0.576% rate edges out Mora County (0.535%) but falls between Otero (0.563%) and Quay (0.617%). Among this cluster of rural counties, Luna's tax burden remains moderate and affordable, especially for homeowners with modest incomes.

Median Luna home: $648 annual tax

A home worth $112,500—Luna's median value—generates approximately $648 in annual property taxes at the current rate. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $697 after insurance and fees, while those owning outright pay around $588, making Luna one of the most accessible counties in the state for housing costs.

Appeal your assessment if overvalued

Many New Mexico homeowners discover their properties are assessed above market value, triggering excessive tax bills. If your home's assessed value seems inflated compared to recent sales nearby, filing an appeal with Luna County's assessor's office could reduce your burden at no cost.

How Luna County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Luna County$648
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Luna County

0.58%

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 Luna County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Luna County, New Mexico is 0.58%. 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 Luna County?
The median annual property tax payment in Luna County is $648. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $697, while those without a mortgage pay $588.
How does Luna County compare to the New Mexico average?
Luna County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is higher than the New Mexico state average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax in Luna County is $648, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Luna County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Luna County, New Mexico is $112,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Luna County property tax rate higher than the New Mexico average?
Luna County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is higher than the New Mexico average of 0.57%. This difference of 0.00% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Luna County rank for property taxes in New Mexico?
Luna County ranks #24 out of 33 counties in New Mexico by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $648, it falls in the upper 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.