Lincoln County Property Tax Rate

New Mexico

0.53%effective rate

Lincoln County, New Mexico has an effective property tax rate of 0.53%, which is 42% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $233,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,246 per year in property taxes. Lincoln County ranks #19 out of 33 counties in New Mexico for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,246

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$233,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.34%

Median income: $53,303

State Rank📍

#19

of 33 counties in NM

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,727

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$987

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lincoln County pay on average $740 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lincoln County Compares

Lincoln County
0.53%
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 Lincoln 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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Lincoln County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,590

$133/month · Rate: 0.53%

Quick Facts

Population20,224
Owner-Occupied43%
National Rank#2529 of 3,135
Median Income$53,303

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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.