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Quay County, New Mexico: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

0.62%

9th highest of 33 counties in New Mexico

Median home value

$82,200

32nd highest in New Mexico

Median household income

$43,698

28th highest in New Mexico

Population

8,616

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Quay County, New Mexico the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. The median homeowner pays $507 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $82,200. That rate is the 9th highest of the 33 New Mexico counties with published data, and the 2242nd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Quay County

The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The New Mexico statewide average is 0.72%, so Quay County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.

Home valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$82,200 (county median)$510$42
$200,000$1,240$103
$300,000$1,860$155
$400,000$2,480$207
$500,000$3,100$258

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $82,200 (32nd highest in New Mexico, 3048th highest nationally) and the median household income is $43,698. Homes cost about 1.9 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $752 a month. 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $894 a year for insurance. For comparison, the New Mexico statewide median home value is $315,812.

Counties near Quay County in the New Mexico property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
San Juan County0.67%$185,100
Valencia County0.66%$206,800
Chaves County0.64%$141,900
Quay County0.62%$82,200
Colfax County0.58%$161,000
Luna County0.58%$112,500
Los Alamos County0.57%$452,500

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Quay County, New Mexico?

The effective property tax rate is 0.62% of home value per year, the 9th highest of 33 counties in New Mexico (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Quay County?

At the county's effective rate of 0.62%, about $1,860 a year (roughly $155 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Quay County?

The median home value is $82,200 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Quay County?

The median household income is $43,698 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).