McKinley County, NM Property Tax Calculator
McKinley County homeowners pay a median $1,574 a year in property tax, 2.00% of a median $78,700 home: above New Mexico's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in McKinley County by home value, at 2.00%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,000 | $333 |
| $300,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
| $400,000 | $8,000 | $667 |
| $500,000 | $10,000 | $833 |
| $750,000 | $15,000 | $1,250 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,000 | $1,667 |
McKinley County against New Mexico and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley County | 2.00% | $1,574 | $78,700 | $47,668 |
| 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 McKinley 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 McKinley County?
The effective rate is 2.00%: a median $1,574 a year on a median $78,700 home. That's the 1st highest of the 11 New Mexico counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in McKinley County?
About $8,000 a year, $667 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does McKinley County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Its rate is above the state's 0.70%. Across New Mexico, covered counties range from 0.48% to 2.00%.
How do I lower my McKinley 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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