Union County Property Taxes

Union County, New Mexico

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$65/mo escrow

#21 of 33 counties in New Mexico

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. New Mexico Avg25.6% below
vs. National Avg71.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$135,900

State avg $181,648

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$933

$78/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$545

$45/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 33 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Union County, New Mexico

Union County taxes are well below national average

Union County's effective tax rate of 0.571% sits below the national median of 0.79%, placing it in the bottom third of U.S. counties. With a median property tax of just $776 on homes valued at $135,900, Union residents pay about 71% less than the national median of $2,690.

Near average for New Mexico

Union County's 0.571% rate runs slightly below New Mexico's state average of 0.595%, placing it in the middle tier of state counties. The median tax bill of $776 is roughly 26% below the state average of $1,043, reflecting both a slightly-below-average rate and rural property values.

Union taxes similar to rural county peers

Union's 0.571% rate closely matches San Miguel (0.558%), Sierra (0.548%), and Socorro (0.553%), grouping these rural counties as moderate-tax jurisdictions. All substantially undercut Sandoval (0.760%) and provide meaningful savings versus higher-value markets.

Budget approximately $776 annually

On Union's median home value of $135,900, the effective tax rate of 0.571% results in about $776 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $933 annually, while those without mortgages pay closer to $545.

Check your assessment against market value

Union County homeowners should verify their assessments match current market values, as some properties may be valued higher than warranted. Filing a free appeal with the county assessor is straightforward and could lower your annual tax bill.

How Union County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Union County$776
New Mexico State Average$1,043
National Average$1,924

Union County

0.57%

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 Union County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate in Union 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 Union County?
The median annual property tax payment in Union County is $776. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $933, while those without a mortgage pay $545.
How does Union County compare to the New Mexico average?
Union 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 Union County is $776, compared to the state average of $1,043.
What is the median home value in Union County, New Mexico?
The median home value in Union County, New Mexico is $135,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Union County a low property tax area in New Mexico?
Yes — Union County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the New Mexico average of 0.57%. The median annual property tax of $776 is also lower the state average of $1,043, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Union County rank for property taxes in New Mexico?
Union County ranks #21 out of 33 counties in New Mexico by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $776, 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.