Canjilon, NM

New Mexico

Canjilon is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 158. Residents earn $162,813 per year, which is 117% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
158 Population 49/sq mi density
$162,813 Median Income $69,603 per capita
$361,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$162,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$361,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $162,813
117% higher than US avg
Home Value $361,500
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 81.0%
140% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Canjilon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population158
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 56%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,813
Per Capita$69,603
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M

Housing

A+
Home Value$361,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.8%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation7,872 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+81.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Broadband84.0%
Libraries10

Is Canjilon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canjilon receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Canjilon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canjilon is $162,813, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Canjilon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canjilon is $361,500, 28% above the national median. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Canjilon is a highly educated community — 81.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Canjilon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Canjilon has a population of 158 with a density of 49 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.3%), with 20.9% Hispanic.

Population

158
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Canjilon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Canjilon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canjilon is $162,813, which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Canjilon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$162,813
117% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,603
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare72
Retail81
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.73%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Canjilon is $361,500, 28% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$361,500
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Rate0.73%
In Canjilon, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.8% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Canjilon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression18.8%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.5%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access49.7%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: Canjilon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Canjilon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.7 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall23.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,872 ft (2,399 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates36.4837°N, 106.4240°W
County FIPS35039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 81.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+81.0%
140% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants65
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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