At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$11,093 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$691/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
47.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
38.4% smoking rate
How Canyon Day Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canyon Day's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canyon Day a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canyon Day residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,093. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canyon Day is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $691/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
9.0% of adults in Canyon Day hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canyon Day has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population1,426
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$11,093
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty47.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$691
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units358
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking38.4%
Heart Disease11.1%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation4,961 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Canyon Day was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.