What are the schools like in Middle Mesa, NM?

School district data for Middle Mesa is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Middle Mesa?

The median household income in Middle Mesa, NM is $43,346 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Middle Mesa, NM?

Middle Mesa has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.8 inches.

Middle Mesa, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Middle Mesa, NM?

Middle Mesa has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middle Mesa, NM a Good Place to Live?

Middle Mesa is a small town of 244 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $43,346 and a 5.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Middle Mesa's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Middle Mesa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Middle Mesa 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 Middle Mesa metro area.

Metric	Middle Mesa, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,346	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Middle Mesa's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Middle Mesa, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middle Mesa sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 33.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middle Mesa, NM
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	33.8"

Demographics

Metric	Middle Mesa, NM	National Avg
Population	244	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	36.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arboles, CO 5 mi La Boca, NM 6 mi Southern Ute, CO 8 mi Navajo Dam, NM 10 mi Ignacio, CO 12 mi

Middle Mesa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middle Mesa, NM affordable or expensive?

Middle Mesa has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,346.

What is the crime rate in Middle Mesa, NM?

Middle Mesa's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middle Mesa?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Middle Mesa, NM a good place to live?

Middle Mesa, NM has a population of 244, a median household income of $43,346, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Middle Mesa?

Middle Mesa averages 38.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 33.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Middle Mesa?

The population of Middle Mesa, New Mexico is 244 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middle Mesa?

Key numbers for living in Middle Mesa: median home N/A, median household income $43,346, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middle Mesa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.