Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
22%
Deming
Deming, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$594
Population
15,635
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Rich history and culture define this timeless desert community
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Desert
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Nature
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Deming is a small city is southwestern New Mexico, located about halfway between Las Cruces and the Arizona state line on Interstate 10. Established as a railroad town in the late 19th century, the community boasts a rich history that is visible in the many antique buildings that are still in active use around the city. The Downtown district along Pine Street is packed with great locally-owned cafes and specialty shops, serving as a major hangout for locals. The surrounding desert offers great opportunities to get outdoors and explore the region’s rugged natural beauty, with City of Rocks State Park just a few minutes outside of town. Deming is also home to the popular Great American Duck Race, a quirky annual festival that attracts big crowds from all across the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$30,747
Average: $45,147
Education
1,839
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,767
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deming has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Deming, NM is $594 for one bedroom, $662 for two bedrooms, and $976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deming has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$594/month
693 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deming, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
336 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
336 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
795 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
795 Students
Public
Grades K-8
370 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,279 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,279 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
165 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
146 Students
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Points of Interest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.