Quay County Property Tax Rate

New Mexico

0.61%effective rate

Quay County, New Mexico has an effective property tax rate of 0.61%, which is 34% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $87,200, homeowners pay approximately $532 per year in property taxes. Quay County ranks #10 out of 33 counties in New Mexico for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$532

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$87,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.27%

Median income: $41,946

State Rank📍

#10

of 33 counties in NM

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$785

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$445

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Quay County pay on average $340 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Quay County Compares

Quay County
0.61%
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 Quay 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 Quay County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,830

$153/month · Rate: 0.61%

Quick Facts

Population8,564
Owner-Occupied56.8%
National Rank#2222 of 3,135
Median Income$41,946

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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.