New Mexico
Midway is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 571. Residents earn $37,955 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Midway receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Midway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Midway is $37,955, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Midway is $176,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Midway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 66.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.4% |
| 149% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,955 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,302 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,130 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,805 |
| County GDP | $2,866M |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Healthcare | 174 |
| Retail | 199 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,116 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $176,400 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,116 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,484/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.3 inches |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,567 ft (1,087 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2973°N, 104.4512°W |
| County FIPS | 35005 |
Winner: Republican by 44.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Retail Stores | 199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |