Catron County, NM property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Catron County is 0.34%, below the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $583 a year on a home worth $171,800.
- Effective rate
- 0.34%
- Median annual bill
- $583
- Median home value
- $171,800
- Rank in New Mexico
- 31of 32
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $680 | $57 |
| $300,000 | $1,020 | $85 |
| $400,000 | $1,360 | $113 |
| $500,000 | $1,700 | $142 |
| $750,000 | $2,550 | $213 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,400 | $283 |
Catron County compared with New Mexico and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catron County | 0.34% | $583 | $171,800 |
| 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 Catron County, NM?
The median effective property tax rate in Catron County is 0.34% of home value, below the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $583 a year on a median home value of $171,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Catron County?
About $1,360 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.34%, 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 Catron County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Catron County ranks 31 of 32 New Mexico counties by effective rate. The New Mexico median is 0.72% and the median bill is $1,669.