San Juan County Property Taxes
San Juan County, New Mexico
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$104/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$185,100
State avg ▲ $181,648
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,371
$114/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,024
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 33 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in San Juan County, New Mexico
San Juan's taxes remain below national levels
San Juan County's effective tax rate of 0.675% is substantially lower than the national median, with homeowners paying $1,249 annually on the median property value. This represents approximately 54% less than the national median tax bill of $2,690, positioning San Juan among the more affordable counties nationwide.
San Juan slightly above state average
San Juan County's 0.675% rate exceeds New Mexico's state average of 0.595%, making it one of the higher-taxed counties in the state. However, the median tax of $1,249 is only 20% above the state median of $1,043, reflecting both the elevated rate and San Juan's higher median home values of $185,100.
San Juan leads region in tax rates
San Juan's 0.675% rate significantly exceeds Luna (0.576%), Otero (0.563%), and Roosevelt (0.436%), but remains far below McKinley's exceptional 1.889%. Among northwestern New Mexico counties, San Juan's rate reflects a deliberate policy to fund county services at above-state-average levels.
Median San Juan home: $1,249 annual tax
On San Juan's median home value of $185,100, property owners pay approximately $1,249 in annual taxes, reflecting both the county's elevated rate and higher property values. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,371 after insurance and fees, while those owning outright pay around $1,024.
Challenge your assessment if overestimated
With San Juan's higher tax rates, any overvaluation in the assessment process carries meaningful financial consequences for homeowners. Request a free assessment review and file an appeal if your home's assessed value exceeds similar properties sold recently in your area.
How San Juan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
San Juan County
0.67%
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.