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Is Deming a Good Place to Live? Deming, New Mexico: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Deming ranks #1299 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #229 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in New Mexico. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($586/mo, #1 of 231) and low living costs (85.9, #9 of 230), and trails on low household income ($34,165, #233 of 234) and high poverty (30.9%, #232 of 234).
Deming by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Deming's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Deming: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Deming safe?
What is the cost of living in Deming?
Deming's cost of living index is 85.9, 14% below the US level of 100 and #43 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $586/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $159,235, 50% below the typical New Mexico home ($318,241).
| Measure | Deming | New MexicoNM | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 85.9#43 of 1,308 | 92.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $159,235#57 of 1,187 | $318,241 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $127,400#48 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $586/mo#1 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 20.6%#523 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Mexico is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Deming housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Deming is in the Deming, NM metro.
New Mexico housing market →Is Deming safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Deming are far below New Mexico's rates for a city of 15,221, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Deming on safety. New Mexico as a whole records 622 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Deming?
The median household in Deming earns $34,165, 59% below the US figure of $83,163 and 50% below New Mexico ($67,816). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Deming | New MexicoNM | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $34,165#1311 of 1,312 | $67,816 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 30.9%#1300 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -1.2%#1103 of 1,132 | -0.1% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Mexico is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Deming?
The median resident of Deming is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 15.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1250 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Deming | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 35.2 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 15.9%#1250 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 65.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Deming's schools and health?
Deming's 11 public schools graduate 75% of students in four years (New Mexico 76.6%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $14,958 spent per pupil. 36.6% of adults are obese and 18.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Deming | New MexicoNM | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 75%#984 of 1,063 | 76.6% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 14.7#405 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $14,958#591 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 36.6%#917 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 18.5%#1286 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 17.4%#730 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 26.4%#1277 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Mexico is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,694 students are enrolled in Deming's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Deming?
The average commute in Deming is 17.4 minutes (New Mexico 24); 0.1% of workers take transit and 3.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Deming scores 10.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.8°F and winters 43.7°F, with 9.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Deming | New MexicoNM | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 17.4 min#161 of 1,312 | 24 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 6.6%#788 of 1,312 | 7% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75.6% | 73.8% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.8% | 2% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 3.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.5#644 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Mexico is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.6 | 27 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 62.2 | 30.7 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 69.9 | 36.5 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 77.5 | 43 | 0.2 |
| May | 86.7 | 50.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 96.1 | 61.1 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 95.5 | 67.3 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 65.9 | 2 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 58.6 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 78.2 | 46.9 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 66.4 | 34.6 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 56.7 | 27.8 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Deming Muni Airport.
| Measure | Deming | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 61.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 79.8°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 43.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 9.3 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Deming Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Deming?
Luna County's air had a median air quality index of 17, and 85% of measured days were rated good; 18 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Luna County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
| Measure | Deming | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 17#26 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 18#964 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#562 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Luna County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Luna County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.0064% | 81% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 77% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0034% | 55% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Deming compare with similar-size cities?
Deming is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #229 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 15,221.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deming, NMPop. 15,221 | #1299 | 36.7 | $34,165 | $586/mo | part year | 17.4 min |
| Jamestown, NDPop. 15,787 | #813 | 53.2 | $56,554 | $773/mo | 133 | 10.9 min |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #887 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data | 30.8 min |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #514 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 | 16 min |
| Clarksburg, WVPop. 15,549 | #1170 | 46.1 | $47,386 | $790/mo | 278 | 20.9 min |
| Yankton, SDPop. 15,540 | #765 | 53.9 | $67,804 | $790/mo | 191 | 13.3 min |
| Brookside, DEPop. 15,115 | #1009 | 49.9 | $78,328 | $1,444/mo | no data | 25.3 min |
| Lebanon, NHPop. 14,999 | #27 | 72.2 | $98,147 | $1,744/mo | 134 | 14 min |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #375 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data | 27.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Deming compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Deming ranks #18 of the 20 New Mexico cities we track, with a score of 36.7 against New Mexico's statewide 30.6. Its households earn 50% below the New Mexico median. Homes are 50% below the typical New Mexico home.
| City | Rank in NM | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos, NMPop. 13,317 | #1 | 75.8 | $141,018 | $1,359/mo | part year |
| Rio Rancho, NMPop. 108,515 | #2 | 59.6 | $89,596 | $1,514/mo | 322 |
| Santa Fe, NMPop. 89,019 | #3 | 57.0 | $73,482 | $1,463/mo | 518 |
| Carlsbad, NMPop. 31,746 | #4 | 50.0 | $72,306 | $1,236/mo | 576 |
| Clovis, NMPop. 37,942 | #5 | 49.6 | $54,820 | $988/mo | 378 |
| Alamogordo, NMPop. 31,307 | #6 | 49.6 | $55,952 | $902/mo | 433 |
| Los Lunas, NMPop. 18,618 | #7 | 49.2 | $62,330 | $1,110/mo | 491 |
| Las Cruces, NMPop. 114,197 | #8 | 49.0 | $55,422 | $974/mo | 496 |
| Albuquerque, NMPop. 562,218 | #9 | 48.8 | $68,317 | $1,145/mo | 1,024 |
| Sunland Park, NMPop. 17,463 | #10 | 48.8 | $62,814 | $920/mo | 280 |
| Artesia, NMPop. 12,576 | #11 | 48.5 | $74,915 | $1,288/mo | 393 |
| Hobbs, NMPop. 40,252 | #12 | 48.4 | $64,021 | $1,112/mo | 709 |
| Farmington, NMPop. 46,314 | #13 | 47.9 | $68,784 | $1,037/mo | 1,045 |
| Roswell, NMPop. 47,638 | #14 | 44.6 | $51,583 | $876/mo | 662 |
| South Valley, NMPop. 37,120 | #15 | 43.7 | $58,224 | $954/mo | no data |
| Portales, NMPop. 11,968 | #16 | 42.5 | $50,555 | $903/mo | 419 |
| Las Vegas, NMPop. 13,000 | #17 | 38.0 | $45,125 | $792/mo | 786 |
| Deming, NMPop. 15,221 | #18 | 36.7 | $34,165 | $586/mo | part year |
| Gallup, NMPop. 21,023 | #19 | 36.6 | $58,303 | $927/mo | 1,291 |
| Chaparral, NMPop. 18,186 | #20 | 36.3 | $46,017 | $853/mo | no data |
All 20 New Mexico cities we track, by overall score. New Mexico statewide: median income $67,816, violent crime 621.6 per 100,000.
How is Deming's score calculated?
Deming scores 36.7 out of 100, #1299 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with New Mexico's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Deming. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
0.0 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Deming. Similar-size median 56.5.
36.1 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Deming's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
48.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Deming's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
93.5 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Deming. Similar-size median 50.8.
0.0 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Deming. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
11.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Deming. Similar-size median 48.3.
45.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Deming's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
50.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
79.7 - SafetyNot scored
Deming's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Deming's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Deming has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Deming
Is Deming, NM a good place to live?
Deming ranks #1299 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #229 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in New Mexico. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($586/mo, #1 of 231) and low living costs (85.9, #9 of 230), and trails on low household income ($34,165, #233 of 234) and high poverty (30.9%, #232 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Deming?
Deming's cost of living index is 85.9, 14% below the US level of 100 and #43 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $586/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $159,235, 50% below the typical New Mexico home ($318,241).
Is Deming safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Deming are far below New Mexico's rates for a city of 15,221, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Deming on safety. New Mexico as a whole records 622 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Deming?
The median household in Deming earns $34,165, 59% below the US figure of $83,163 and 50% below New Mexico ($67,816). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Deming?
Median rent in Deming is $586/mo (Census), #1 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 20.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Deming?
The typical home value in Deming is $159,235, up 4.6% in a year, against $318,241 for New Mexico and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $127,400.
How are the public schools in Deming?
Deming's 11 public schools graduate 75% of students in four years (New Mexico 76.6%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $14,958 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Deming?
The average commute is 17.4 minutes, #161 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24 minutes across New Mexico. 6.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Deming?
Deming averages 61.5°F over the year, 79.8°F in summer and 43.7°F in winter, with 9.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Deming walkable?
Deming scores 10.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Deming at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Luna County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, inland flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Deming?
Luna County's air had a median air quality index of 17, and 85% of measured days were rated good; 18 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10.
Who lives in Deming?
Deming has 15,221 residents. The median resident of Deming is 35.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 15.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1250 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Deming compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Deming ranks #18 of the 20 New Mexico cities we track, with a score of 36.7 against New Mexico's statewide 30.6. Its households earn 50% below the New Mexico median. Homes are 50% below the typical New Mexico home.
What cities are similar in size to Deming?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Deming's population of 15,221 are Jamestown, ND (#813 overall), Dayton, NV (#887 overall), Rutland, VT (#514 overall), Clarksburg, WV (#1170 overall), and Yankton, SD (#765 overall). Deming is #1299.