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Middle Mesa, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
212 Population 32/sq mi density
$46,758 Median Income $42,944 per capita
$258,600 Home Value $241,129 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,758 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Middle Mesa, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,758
38% below
$42,944 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
8% below
Zillow: $241,129
Violent Crime
352/100K
7% below
2,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Middle Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Middle Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middle Mesa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Middle Mesa residents earn a median household income of $46,758 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,944. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middle Mesa is $258,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,129. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Middle Mesa reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,358/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Middle Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middle Mesa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,758
Per Capita$42,944
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,129
Housing Units136
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent352/100K
Property2,358/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,536 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Middle Mesa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.