In Otero County, New Mexico the effective property tax rate is 0.56%. The median homeowner pays $841 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $149,500. That rate is the 14th highest of the 33 New Mexico counties with published data, and the 2464th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Otero 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 Otero 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 value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $149,500 (county median) | $840 | $70 |
| $200,000 | $1,120 | $93 |
| $300,000 | $1,680 | $140 |
| $400,000 | $2,240 | $187 |
| $500,000 | $2,800 | $233 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $149,500 (19th highest in New Mexico, 2001st highest nationally) and the median household income is $52,717. Homes cost about 2.8 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $926 a month. 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,103 a year for insurance. For comparison, the New Mexico statewide median home value is $315,812.
Counties near Otero County in the New Mexico property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | 0.57% | $452,500 |
| Union County | 0.57% | $135,900 |
| Curry County | 0.56% | $160,800 |
| Otero County | 0.56% | $149,500 |
| San Miguel County | 0.56% | $177,600 |
| Sierra County | 0.55% | $144,800 |
| Socorro County | 0.55% | $143,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Otero County, New Mexico?
The effective property tax rate is 0.56% of home value per year, the 14th highest of 33 counties in New Mexico (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Otero County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.56%, about $1,680 a year (roughly $140 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Otero County?
The median home value is $149,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Otero County?
The median household income is $52,717 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).