Colfax County Property Tax Rate
New Mexico
Colfax County, New Mexico has an effective property tax rate of 0.52%, which is 43% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $167,200, homeowners pay approximately $867 per year in property taxes. Colfax County ranks #20 out of 33 counties in New Mexico for property tax rates.
$867
Per year
$167,200
2024 estimate
1.62%
Median income: $53,554
#20
of 33 counties in NM
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$1,129
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$680
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in Colfax County pay on average $449 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How Colfax County Compares
Top Counties in New Mexico
New Mexico Property Tax Exemptions
Available to Colfax 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
$1,560
$130/month · Rate: 0.52%
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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.