Canyon City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Grant County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
920 Population 652/sq mi density
$88,542 Median Income $38,400 per capita
$184,300 Home Value $325,293 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,542 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,300 home value, $832/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Canyon City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,542
18% above
$38,400 per capita
Home Value
$184,300
35% below
Zillow: $325,293
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Canyon City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canyon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
65%
Rent
72%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canyon City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canyon City residents earn a median household income of $88,542 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,400. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canyon City is $184,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,293. Median rent is $832/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

30.1% of adults in Canyon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canyon City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population920
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,542
Per Capita$38,400
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,300
Rent$832
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$325,293
Housing Units397
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,071/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation3,178 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute8 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Canyon City was founded in 1891.
The median home in Canyon City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
364 declared natural disasters on record.