Des Moines is a small town of 103 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $54,750
.
Strengths:
Des Moines stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Des Moines is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Des Moines city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Des Moines metro area.
Metric
Des Moines, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Des Moines's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents
— 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
443.5 /100k
Property Crime
862.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Des Moines is served primarily by DES MOINES.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Des Moines, NM
National Avg
School District
DES MOINES
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Des Moines sees average highs of 46.1°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Des Moines has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $54,750.
Des Moines's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Des Moines are operated by DES MOINES.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Des Moines, NM has a population of 103, a median household income of $54,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Des Moines averages 46.1°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Des Moines, New Mexico is 103 with a median age of 60.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Des Moines: median home N/A, median household income $54,750, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Des Moines side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
