How much are property taxes in South River, NM?

Name: Property taxes in South River, NM, 2020–2024
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Homeowners in South River, NM pay a median of $1,492 (±$482) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).

Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,715.

Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $980.

That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $260,100.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Median real estate taxes: $1,492 (±$482)
With a mortgage: $1,715
Without a mortgage: $980
Share of median value: 0.6%

Real estate taxes in South River against San Juan County, its state and the nation

Median real estate taxes paid a year, estimate (90% margin of error)
	South River	San Juan County	New Mexico	United States
Median real estate taxes	$1,492 (±$482)	$1,317 (±$56)	$1,731 (±$19)	$3,119
Homes with a mortgage	$1,715 (±$262)	$1,467 (±$74)	$2,030 (±$35)	$3,489
Homes without a mortgage	$980 (±$638)	$1,032 (±$107)	$1,332 (±$23)	$2,576
Median home value	$260,100 (±$101,403)	$193,800 (±$6,671)	$248,100 (±$1,957)	$332,700

In South River, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from San Juan County ($1,317).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico ($1,731).

It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).

In San Juan County, South River ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.

Statewide, it ranks 49 of 171.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Taxes as a share of home value in South River

The median tax ($1,492) is 0.6% of the median home value ($260,100).

Across San Juan County the same ratio is 0.7%.

Across New Mexico it is 0.7%.

This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.

Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.

Median real estate taxes in places near South River

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South River
Place	Distance	Median real estate taxes	Compared with this place
South River	—	$1,492 (±$482)	—
Flora Vista	2.2 mi	$878 (±$321)	Lower
Spencerville	3.0 mi	$1,571 (±$355)	Not measurably different
Crouch Mesa	3.0 mi	$706 (±$113)	Lower
Aztec	5.3 mi	$1,338 (±$167)	Not measurably different
Bloomfield	5.5 mi	$1,211 (±$227)	Not measurably different
Lee Acres	5.6 mi	$1,289 (±$172)	Not measurably different
Farmington	7.2 mi	$1,427 (±$77)	Not measurably different
West Hammond	7.2 mi	$1,310 (±$199)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flora Vista, NM ($878), Crouch Mesa, NM ($706).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Median real estate taxes across San Juan County, place by place

Rank	Place	Median real estate taxes
1	Kirtland	$1,615 (±$170)
2	Spencerville	$1,571 (±$355)
3	South River	$1,492 (±$482)
4	La Plata	$1,491 (±$408)
5	Farmington	$1,427 (±$77)
6	Aztec	$1,338 (±$167)
7	West Hammond	$1,310 (±$199)
8	Lee Acres	$1,289 (±$172)
9	Bloomfield	$1,211 (±$227)

Showing 9 of 14 places in San Juan County, ranked from highest to lowest.

South River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South River

How much are property taxes in South River?

The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South River, NM is $1,492 (±$482) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the property tax rate in South River?

The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in South River, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.

Are property taxes in South River higher than in San Juan County?

In South River, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from San Juan County ($1,317).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico ($1,731).

It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South River CDP, New Mexico (place:74275, in state:35).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.

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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M

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