At a Glance
Median Income
$97,007
$29,221 per capita
Home Value
$670,500
Zillow: $346,527
Violent Crime
188/100K
1,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cañon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cañon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cañon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cañon residents earn a median household income of $97,007 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,221. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,273 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cañon is $670,500 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,527. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Cañon reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,951/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Cañon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cañon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age12.9 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,007
Per Capita$29,221
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
C+
Home Value$670,500
Rent
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$346,527
Housing Units76
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property1,951/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,845 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Cañon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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