Torrance County Property Taxes

Torrance County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#8 of 33 counties in New Mexico

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. New Mexico Avg35.1% below
vs. National Avg74.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$145,100

State avg $181,648

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$880

$73/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$528

$44/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#8

of 33 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Torrance County, New Mexico

Torrance offers very affordable property taxes

Torrance County's effective tax rate of 0.467% falls well below the national median of 0.79%, placing it in the bottom quarter of U.S. counties. At just $677 in annual property taxes on a median home valued at $145,100, Torrance residents enjoy some of the nation's lowest tax burdens.

Below-average taxes in New Mexico

Torrance County's 0.467% rate runs 21% below New Mexico's state average of 0.595%, placing it among the state's most tax-friendly counties. The median tax bill of $677 is roughly 35% below the state average of $1,043, making Torrance exceptionally affordable.

Torrance taxes rank among the lowest regionally

Torrance's 0.467% rate beats most regional peers except for Taos (0.329%), placing it among New Mexico's most tax-efficient counties. Compared to Sandoval County (0.760%), Torrance homeowners pay roughly 39% less in property taxes.

Annual taxes average just $677

On Torrance County's median home value of $145,100, the effective tax rate of 0.467% translates to approximately $677 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $880 annually, while those without mortgages pay around $528.

Confirm your assessment is fair

Despite Torrance's already-low tax rates, some homeowners may still be overassessed relative to market value. A free appeal to the county assessor could verify your assessment and potentially save you money.

How Torrance County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Torrance County$677
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Torrance County

0.47%

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 Torrance County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Torrance County, New Mexico is 0.47%. 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 Torrance County?
The median annual property tax payment in Torrance County is $677. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $880, while those without a mortgage pay $528.
How does Torrance County compare to the New Mexico average?
Torrance County's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the New Mexico state average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax in Torrance County is $677, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Torrance County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Torrance County, New Mexico is $145,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Torrance County a low property tax area in New Mexico?
Yes — Torrance County's effective property tax rate of 0.47% is below the New Mexico average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax of $677 is also lower the state average of $1,043, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Torrance County rank for property taxes in New Mexico?
Torrance County ranks #8 out of 33 counties in New Mexico by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.47% and median annual tax of $677, it falls in the lower 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.