Lea County, NM Property Tax Calculator
Lea County homeowners pay a median $879 a year in property tax, 0.48% of a median $184,000 home: below New Mexico's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Lea County by home value, at 0.48%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $956 | $80 |
| $300,000 | $1,434 | $120 |
| $400,000 | $1,912 | $159 |
| $500,000 | $2,390 | $199 |
| $750,000 | $3,585 | $299 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,780 | $398 |
Lea County against New Mexico and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County | 0.48% | $879 | $184,000 | $68,015 |
| New Mexico | 0.70% | $1,731 | $248,100 | $64,059 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Lea County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Lea County?
The effective rate is 0.48%: a median $879 a year on a median $184,000 home. That's the 11th highest of the 11 New Mexico counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lea County?
About $1,912 a year, $159 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lea County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Its rate is below the state's 0.70%. Across New Mexico, covered counties range from 0.48% to 2.00%.
How do I lower my Lea County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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