Catron County, New Mexico Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New Mexico. Population: 1,443.
The median annual property tax in Catron County is $583, which is 44% lower than the New Mexico state average and 70% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $171,800. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$583
-44% vs State
-70% vs US
Median Home Value
$171,800
-5% vs State
-19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
-43% vs State
-64% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$350
$29/mo
Without Mortgage
$685
$57/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $583 -10.3% | 0.34% |
| 2022 | $650 +3.7% | 0.42% |
| 2021 | $627 +3.3% | 0.36% |
| 2020 | $607 +3.1% | 0.37% |
| 2019 | $589 | 0.34% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,439
per year
Monthly Tax
$49
per month
Other Counties in New Mexico
Santa Fe County
Tax: $2,110/yr Rate: 0.51%
McKinley County
Tax: $1,362/yr Rate: 1.89%
Curry County
Tax: $893/yr Rate: 0.56%
Taos County
Tax: $1,164/yr Rate: 0.33%
Cibola County
Tax: $983/yr Rate: 0.82%
Los Alamos County
Tax: $2,591/yr Rate: 0.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Catron County, New Mexico? ▼
The median annual property tax in Catron County is $583 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $171,800.
How does Catron County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Catron County are 70% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Catron County? ▼
In Catron County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $350 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $685. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Catron County? ▼
Property taxes in Catron County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $46,439. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.