Deming

Deming, New Mexico Overview

Deming faces challenges across several categories, earning a F grade (36.9/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in New Mexico. Even so, the city scores 78/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 7/100.

Income & Employment in Deming

Deming’s median income of $35,920 is 38% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Cost of Living in Deming

The median home value is $112,800. Median monthly rent is $596. Renters spend 19.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Deming

The adult obesity rate in Deming is 36.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 18.5%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Mexico ranks #42 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Deming

Deming has a high school graduation rate of 75%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,958. The city has 11 public schools serving 4,694 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Deming

Summers in Deming are hot, averaging 91.7°F. Summers average 91.7°F. Winters average 52.1°F. The area is arid, receiving only 11.1 inches of precipitation annually. The average commute of 17.2 minutes is notably short.

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