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Las Cruces, New Mexico property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.68%

Homeowners in Las Cruces, New Mexico paid a median $1,571 a year in property tax on a median home worth $231,700, an effective rate of about 0.68% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#93 lowest of 129New Mexico places we cover

0.67%Doña Ana County overall
Median tax paid
$1,571
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$231,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.68%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.8%
of $55,422 median household income
Owner costs
$1,414/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Las Cruces vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Las Cruces0.68%
Doña Ana County0.67%
New Mexico0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Las Cruces$1,571
Doña Ana County$1,480
New Mexico$1,731
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Las Cruces

At the local 0.68% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,017$85
$250,000$1,695$141
$350,000$2,373$198
$500,000$3,390$283

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Homeowners in Las Cruces, New Mexico paid a median $1,571 a year in property tax on a median home worth $231,700, an effective rate of about 0.68% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Las Cruces?

About $1,695 a year at the 0.68% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Las Cruces higher than the rest of New Mexico?

Las Cruces ranks #93 lowest of 129 New Mexico places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. Doña Ana County overall is 0.67%.