Sierra County property tax
Homeowners in Sierra County, New Mexico typically pay about 0.52% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $789 on a median home value of $152,600.
Typical effective rate
0.52%
higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$789
per year
Median home value
$152,600
In NM
#21
of 33 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.52% — 45% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 26% lower than the New Mexico median of 0.70%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,023 for mortgaged homes, $729 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 33 ranked New Mexico counties; nationally it sits around the 17th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sierra County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.52%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sierra County, NM?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sierra County is 0.52% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($789) divided by the median home value ($152,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Sierra County?
The median owner-occupied home in Sierra County is valued at $152,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $789 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,023, versus $729 for homes without one.
How does Sierra County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Sierra County's effective rate is 26% lower than the New Mexico median, ranking 21st of 33 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Mexico counties
Counties ranked closest to Sierra County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Mexico counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Luna County | 0.54% | $687 |
| 19 | Lincoln County | 0.53% | $1,246 |
| 20 | Colfax County | 0.52% | $867 |
| 22 | Eddy County | 0.52% | $1,095 |
| 23 | Santa Fe County | 0.48% | $2,152 |
| 24 | Hidalgo County | 0.48% | $531 |
Official data & resources for Sierra County
- Sierra County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sierra County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sierra County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.