At a Glance
Median Income
$66,068
$31,049 per capita
Home Value
$275,300
Zillow: $304,958
Median Rent
$931/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Cañon City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cañon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cañon City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cañon City residents earn a median household income of $66,068 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,049. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cañon City is $275,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,958. Median rent is $931/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
27.3% of adults in Cañon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cañon City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population17,098
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,378/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,068
Per Capita$31,049
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A
Home Value$275,300
Rent$931
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$304,958
Housing Units7,739
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,305 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cañon City was founded in 1860.
The median home in Cañon City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.