Cibola County Property Tax Rate

New Mexico

0.80%effective rate

Cibola County, New Mexico has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, which is 13% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $125,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,003 per year in property taxes. Cibola County ranks #3 out of 33 counties in New Mexico for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,003

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$125,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.98%

Median income: $50,759

State Rank📍

#3

of 33 counties in NM

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,103

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$789

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Cibola County pay on average $314 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Cibola County Compares

Cibola County
0.80%
New Mexico Average
0.70%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in New Mexico

McKinley
2.00%
Bernalillo
0.90%
Cibola
0.80%
Sandoval
0.73%
Mora
0.72%
Union
0.70%
San Juan
0.68%
Doña Ana
0.67%

New Mexico Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Cibola County homeowners

Head of Household

$2,000 reduction in assessed value

Heads of household occupying primary residence

Over 65

Assessed value frozen at current level

Homeowners age 65+ with modified gross income under $32,000

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans (up to specified value)

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,400

$200/month · Rate: 0.80%

Quick Facts

Population26,845
Owner-Occupied57.6%
National Rank#1587 of 3,135
Median Income$50,759

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.