Cañon, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Cañon is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 424. Residents earn $97,007 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
424 Population 26/sq mi density
$97,007 Median Income $29,221 per capita
$670,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,007 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$670,500 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,007
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $670,500
138% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.7%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population424
Median Age12.9 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Largest GroupWhite 9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,007
Per Capita$29,221
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,129M

Housing

C+
Home Value$670,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation5,845 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
CommuteN/A
Broadband76.0%
Libraries16

Is Cañon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cañon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cañon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cañon is $97,007, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. 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 Cañon is $670,500, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below 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

Cañon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Cañon has a population of 424 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 12.9 years, 67% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (90.8%), with 9.2% White.

Population

424
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
12.9yrs
Median Age
67% below US avg
16.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 80.2%
Female 19.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cañon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cañon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cañon is $97,007, which is 29% 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: Cañon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,007
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,221
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
IRS Avg AGI$73,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,273
County GDP$6,129M

Business (County)

Restaurants179
Healthcare283
Retail191
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,224
21% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.63%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cañon is $670,500, 138% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$670,500
138% 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-Occupied28.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,224
21% above US avg
Effective Rate0.63%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death9,511/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access69.4%
Healthcare Facilities283

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cañon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall22.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,845 ft (1,782 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates35.6718°N, 106.7527°W
County FIPS35043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.8-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46%
D 51.8%

Winner: Democrat by 5.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.7%
3% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area16.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities283
Restaurants179
Retail Stores191

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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