Valencia County Property Taxes
Valencia County, New Mexico
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$114/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$206,800
State avg ▲ $181,648
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,479
$123/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,188
$99/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 33 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Valencia County, New Mexico
Valencia's taxes are well below the national average
Valencia County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 0.66%, significantly lower than the national median of 0.91%. With a median property tax of $1,365 annually, Valencia residents pay about half what the typical American homeowner pays ($2,690), placing the county in the bottom 30% nationally for tax burden.
Among the highest-taxed counties in New Mexico
Valencia County ranks above the state average, with an effective tax rate of 0.66% compared to New Mexico's statewide average of 0.595%. At $1,365 in median annual property taxes, Valencia residents pay about $322 more than the state median of $1,043, placing it in the top tier of New Mexico counties.
Higher taxes than most neighboring counties
Valencia County's 0.66% effective rate exceeds the state average and puts it among the higher-taxed counties in central New Mexico. While specific neighbor comparisons are limited, Valencia's rate reflects the region's property tax structure, making it worth monitoring for homeowners considering the broader state landscape.
What your Valencia home costs in taxes
The median Valencia home valued at $206,800 generates roughly $1,365 in annual property taxes at the current 0.66% rate. For homeowners with mortgages, that figure can rise to $1,479 annually, while those owning outright pay around $1,188—a manageable burden compared to national averages.
You might be overassessed—appeal today
Many Valencia County homeowners are unknowingly paying taxes on inflated assessments. If you believe your home's assessed value doesn't match the local market, filing a formal appeal with the county assessor's office could lower your annual tax bill—often with no cost to you.
How Valencia County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Valencia County
0.66%
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.