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

Effective property tax rate

0.82%

3rd highest of 33 counties in New Mexico

Median home value

$120,000

26th highest in New Mexico

Median household income

$51,765

17th highest in New Mexico

Population

27,059

Census ACS 2023

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

In Cibola County, New Mexico the effective property tax rate is 0.82%. The median homeowner pays $983 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $120,000. That rate is the 3rd highest of the 33 New Mexico counties with published data, and the 1597th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Cibola 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 Cibola 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 valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$120,000 (county median)$980$82
$200,000$1,640$137
$300,000$2,460$205
$400,000$3,280$273
$500,000$4,100$342

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $120,000 (26th highest in New Mexico, 2510th highest nationally) and the median household income is $51,765. Homes cost about 2.3 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $724 a month. 70.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $837 a year for insurance. For comparison, the New Mexico statewide median home value is $315,812.

Counties near Cibola County in the New Mexico property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
McKinley County1.89%$72,100
Bernalillo County0.95%$268,500
Cibola County0.82%$120,000
Sandoval County0.76%$282,300
Doña Ana County0.68%$205,400
San Juan County0.67%$185,100
Valencia County0.66%$206,800

Frequently asked questions

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

The effective property tax rate is 0.82% of home value per year, the 3rd highest of 33 counties in New Mexico (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

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

At the county's effective rate of 0.82%, about $2,460 a year (roughly $205 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Cibola County?

The median home value is $120,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Cibola County?

The median household income is $51,765 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).