Bernalillo County, NM property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Bernalillo County is 0.95%, above the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,544 a year on a home worth $268,500.
- Effective rate
- 0.95%
- Median annual bill
- $2,544
- Median home value
- $268,500
- Rank in New Mexico
- 2of 32
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,900 | $158 |
| $300,000 | $2,850 | $238 |
| $400,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
| $500,000 | $4,750 | $396 |
| $750,000 | $7,125 | $594 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,500 | $792 |
Bernalillo County compared with New Mexico and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 0.95% | $2,544 | $268,500 |
| New Mexico median | 0.72% | $1,669 | $232,200 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bernalillo County, NM?
The median effective property tax rate in Bernalillo County is 0.95% of home value, above the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,544 a year on a median home value of $268,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Bernalillo County?
About $3,800 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.95%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Bernalillo County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Bernalillo County ranks 2 of 32 New Mexico counties by effective rate. The New Mexico median is 0.72% and the median bill is $1,669.