Curry County, New Mexico Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New Mexico. Population: 11,315.
The median annual property tax in Curry County is $893, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico state average and 54% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $160,800. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$893
-14% vs State
-54% vs US
Median Home Value
$160,800
-11% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.56%
-7% vs State
-41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,254
$105/mo
Without Mortgage
$531
$44/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 | $893 +3.5% | 0.56% |
| 2022 | $863 +8.3% | 0.57% |
| 2021 | $797 +13.7% | 0.57% |
| 2020 | $701 +7.2% | 0.53% |
| 2019 | $654 | 0.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,259
per year
Monthly Tax
$74
per month
Other Counties in New Mexico
Doña Ana County
Tax: $1,404/yr Rate: 0.68%
McKinley County
Tax: $1,362/yr Rate: 1.89%
Guadalupe County
Tax: $563/yr Rate: 0.53%
Los Alamos County
Tax: $2,591/yr Rate: 0.57%
Colfax County
Tax: $927/yr Rate: 0.58%
Cibola County
Tax: $983/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Curry County, New Mexico? ▼
The median annual property tax in Curry County is $893 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $160,800.
How does Curry County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Curry County are 54% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.56% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Curry County? ▼
In Curry County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,254 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $531. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Curry County? ▼
Property taxes in Curry County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $56,259. 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.