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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,007 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,221 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,911 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,273 |
| County GDP | $6,129M |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Healthcare | 283 |
| Retail | 191 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,224 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.63% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $670,500 |
| 138% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,224 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,511/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 283 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,845 ft (1,782 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6718°N, 106.7527°W |
| County FIPS | 35043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.7% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 283 |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Retail Stores | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |