In Sandoval County, New Mexico the effective property tax rate is 0.76%. The median homeowner pays $2,147 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $282,300. That rate is the 4th highest of the 33 New Mexico counties with published data, and the 1761st highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Sandoval 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 Sandoval County is above 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 value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,520 | $127 |
| $282,300 (county median) | $2,150 | $179 |
| $300,000 | $2,280 | $190 |
| $400,000 | $3,040 | $253 |
| $500,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $282,300 (4th highest in New Mexico, 567th highest nationally) and the median household income is $84,053. Homes cost about 3.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,408 a month. 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,120 a year for insurance. For comparison, the New Mexico statewide median home value is $315,812.
Counties near Sandoval County in the New Mexico property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley County | 1.89% | $72,100 |
| Bernalillo County | 0.95% | $268,500 |
| Cibola County | 0.82% | $120,000 |
| Sandoval County | 0.76% | $282,300 |
| Doña Ana County | 0.68% | $205,400 |
| San Juan County | 0.67% | $185,100 |
| Valencia County | 0.66% | $206,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sandoval County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate is 0.76% of home value per year, the 4th highest of 33 counties in New Mexico (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Sandoval County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.76%, about $2,280 a year (roughly $190 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Sandoval County?
The median home value is $282,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Sandoval County?
The median household income is $84,053 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).