The Town FilesDeming, New Mexico
City in Luna County · population 14,758 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,400
- Household income
- $34,165
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 35.2
Deming is a city of 14,758 people in Luna County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $127,400, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more walkable than 88% of New Mexico towns, more vibrant than 84% of New Mexico towns, hipper than 81% of New Mexico towns.
How Deming ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Deming is worth $127,400, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $34,165, which is more affordable than 37% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $586 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deming | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,400 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $586 | $916 |
| Median household income | $34,165 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Deming
| People | Deming | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 82.9% |
Weather in Deming
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deming since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2006 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 20, 2015.
Severe weather in Luna County since 1996
Luna County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| September 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4148: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Luna County
Luna County had 7,988 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,771 a year. Unemployment was 10% in 2023; in Deming itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Deming
12 public schools with 4,744 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMING HIGH | 9-12 | 1,219 | 15.6 |
| RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLE | 7-8 | 744 | 14.6 |
| BATAAN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 531 | 15.2 |
| RUBEN S. TORRES ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 390 | 12.6 |
| DEMING INTERMEDIATE | 6-6 | 379 | 13.1 |
| CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 378 | 14.0 |
| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 327 | 14.2 |
| BELL ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 287 | 13.0 |
| EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 162 | 14.7 |
| DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ (charter) | 9-12 | 158 | 17.6 |
| MIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 119 | 29.8 |
| MY LITTLE SCHOOL | PK-PK | 50 | 10.0 |
Deming questions
Is Deming, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deming scores better for retirees than 22% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 16%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Deming?
The median owner-occupied home in Deming is valued at $127,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,165, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $586 a month.
What is the weather like in Deming?
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Deming get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deming since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2006. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)