Quay County property tax
Homeowners in Quay County, New Mexico typically pay about 0.61% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $532 on a median home value of $87,200.
Typical effective rate
0.61%
higher than 71% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$532
per year
Median home value
$87,200
In NM
#10
of 33 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.61% — 35% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 13% lower than the New Mexico median of 0.70%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $785 for mortgaged homes, $445 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 10th highest effective rate of 33 ranked New Mexico counties; nationally it sits around the 29th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Quay County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.61%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Quay County, NM?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Quay County is 0.61% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($532) divided by the median home value ($87,200) 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 Quay County?
The median owner-occupied home in Quay County is valued at $87,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $532 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $785, versus $445 for homes without one.
How does Quay County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Quay County's effective rate is 13% lower than the New Mexico median, ranking 10th of 33 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Mexico counties
Counties ranked closest to Quay County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Mexico counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | San Juan County | 0.68% | $1,317 |
| 8 | Doña Ana County | 0.67% | $1,480 |
| 9 | Valencia County | 0.62% | $1,374 |
| 11 | Socorro County | 0.61% | $838 |
| 12 | Chaves County | 0.60% | $935 |
| 13 | De Baca County | 0.60% | $1,118 |
Official data & resources for Quay County
- Quay County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Quay County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Quay 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.