Sandoval County, New Mexico Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New Mexico. Population: 46,606.
The median annual property tax in Sandoval County is $2,147, which is 106% higher than the New Mexico state average and 12% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $282,300. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,147
+106% vs State
+12% vs US
Median Home Value
$282,300
+55% vs State
+33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
+27% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,236
$186/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,955
$163/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 | $2,147 +5.1% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $2,042 +7.4% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,902 +3.8% | 0.86% |
| 2020 | $1,833 -0.2% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $1,837 | 0.91% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$84,053
per year
Monthly Tax
$179
per month
Other Counties in New Mexico
Taos County
Tax: $1,164/yr Rate: 0.33%
Harding County
Tax: $328/yr Rate: 0.38%
Santa Fe County
Tax: $2,110/yr Rate: 0.51%
San Juan County
Tax: $1,249/yr Rate: 0.67%
Luna County
Tax: $648/yr Rate: 0.58%
Los Alamos County
Tax: $2,591/yr Rate: 0.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sandoval County, New Mexico? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sandoval County is $2,147 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $282,300.
How does Sandoval County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sandoval County are 12% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sandoval County? ▼
In Sandoval County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,236 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,955. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sandoval County? ▼
Property taxes in Sandoval County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $84,053. 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.