At a Glance
Median Income
$95,469
$30,480 per capita
Home Value
$209,400
Zillow: $206,092
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
61.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13.7% smoking rate
How Box Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Box Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Box Canyon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Box Canyon residents earn a median household income of $95,469 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,480. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Box Canyon is $209,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,092. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
35.3% of adults in Box Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
61.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Box Canyon has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born26.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,469
Per Capita$30,480
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,484M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$206,092
Housing Units87
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,199/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation1,195 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+61.8%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Box Canyon was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
26.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.