San Juan County, New Mexico Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New Mexico. Population: 28,811.
The median annual property tax in San Juan County is $1,249, which is 20% higher than the New Mexico state average and 35% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $185,100. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,249
+20% vs State
-35% vs US
Median Home Value
$185,100
+2% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
+12% vs State
-29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,371
$114/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,024
$85/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 | $1,249 +5.4% | 0.67% |
| 2022 | $1,185 +8.9% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $1,088 +5.3% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $1,033 +4.6% | 0.67% |
| 2019 | $988 | 0.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,020
per year
Monthly Tax
$104
per month
Other Counties in New Mexico
San Miguel County
Tax: $991/yr Rate: 0.56%
McKinley County
Tax: $1,362/yr Rate: 1.89%
Chaves County
Tax: $915/yr Rate: 0.64%
Valencia County
Tax: $1,365/yr Rate: 0.66%
Mora County
Tax: $642/yr Rate: 0.54%
Colfax County
Tax: $927/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Juan County, New Mexico? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Juan County is $1,249 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $185,100.
How does San Juan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Juan County are 35% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.67% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Juan County? ▼
In San Juan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,371 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,024. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Juan County? ▼
Property taxes in San Juan County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $53,020. 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.