Midway, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Chaves County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
571 Population 229/sq mi density
$37,955 Median Income $21,302 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $171,380 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$37,955 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Midway, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,955
49% below
$21,302 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
37% below
Zillow: $171,380
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midway residents earn a median household income of $37,955 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,302. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,805 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midway is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,380. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

6.6% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midway has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population571
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,955
Per Capita$21,302
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A
Home Value$176,400
Rent
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$171,380
Housing Units383
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation3,567 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Midway was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.