The Town FilesMidway, New Mexico
Community in Chaves County · population 818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,400
- Household income
- $44,258
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 55.0
Midway is a community of 818 people in Chaves County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $178,400, close to the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks easier by car than 94% of New Mexico towns, better transit than 85% of New Mexico towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of New Mexico towns.
How Midway 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 Midway is worth $178,400, close to the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $44,258, which is more affordable than 29% of New Mexico towns. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,400 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | — | $916 |
| Median household income | $44,258 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.4% | 82.9% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 11.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.6 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 12, 2019 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 28, 2021.
Severe weather in Chaves County since 1996
Chaves County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | Flood | EM-3628: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 1, 2024 | Flood | DR-4843: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Chaves County
Chaves County had 21,658 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,769 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Midway
- Roswell, NM6.9 mi · 48,422 people · home $152,600
- Dexter, NM8.5 mi · 1,074 people · home $97,500
- Hagerman, NM14.3 mi · 975 people · home $109,600
Midway questions
Is Midway, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 12% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 19%. 37.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.0).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $178,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,258, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.6 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 12, 2019. 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)