Mora County Property Taxes

Mora County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$54/mo escrow

#14 of 33 counties in New Mexico

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.54%

vs. New Mexico Avg38.4% below
vs. National Avg76.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$119,900

State avg $181,648

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$724

$60/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$563

$47/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 33 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Mora County, New Mexico

Mora's taxes rank among the lowest nationally

Mora County's effective tax rate of 0.535% places it in the lowest tier of American counties for property tax burden. The median tax bill of $642 is nearly 76% lower than the national median of $2,690, making Mora an exceptionally affordable county for homeowners nationwide.

Mora undercuts New Mexico's average

Mora County's 0.535% rate is the lowest in the state, trailing New Mexico's average of 0.595% by a meaningful margin. At just $642 in median annual taxes, Mora residents pay 38% less than the state median, making it the most tax-friendly county in New Mexico.

Mora offers the region's lowest rates

Mora's 0.535% rate edges below Luna (0.576%) and significantly undercuts Otero (0.563%), Quay (0.617%), and McKinley (1.889%). For rural New Mexico, Mora represents the most favorable tax environment across this cluster of comparable counties.

Median Mora home: $642 annual tax

A home valued at $119,900—Mora's median—generates approximately $642 in annual property taxes, one of the lowest figures in the state. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $724 after insurance and fees, while those owning outright pay around $563.

Appeal if your home is overassessed

Even in Mora's low-tax environment, some homeowners overpay due to inflated assessments that don't reflect current market values. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and can further reduce your already modest tax burden if your home is valued above comparable recent sales.

How Mora County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Mora County$642
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Mora County

0.54%

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 Mora County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Mora County, New Mexico is 0.54%. 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 Mora County?
The median annual property tax payment in Mora County is $642. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $724, while those without a mortgage pay $563.
How does Mora County compare to the New Mexico average?
Mora County's effective tax rate of 0.54% is lower than the New Mexico state average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax in Mora County is $642, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Mora County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Mora County, New Mexico is $119,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Mora County a low property tax area in New Mexico?
Yes — Mora County's effective property tax rate of 0.54% is below the New Mexico average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax of $642 is also lower the state average of $1,043, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Mora County rank for property taxes in New Mexico?
Mora County ranks #14 out of 33 counties in New Mexico by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.54% and median annual tax of $642, it falls in the middle 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.