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Cañon, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
424
Population
26/sq mi density
$97,007
Median Income
$29,221 per capita
$670,500
Home Value
$346,527 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
188
Violent Crime/100K
1,951 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Cañon (6)
Bandelier National Monument
National Monument
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Entrance: $25
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tour...
Weather: Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of...
El Vado Lake State Park
State Park
1,850 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hyde Memorial State Park
State Park
345 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, y...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual si...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Altitude approx. 5000 ft. Usually sunny and dry, with low relative humidity. Winter temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees F. Summer temperatures range from 88-99 degrees F. 278 days of sunshine per...
Valles Caldera National Preserve
National Preserve
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native p...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Ba...
Weather: Each season offers a different experience: lush springs, moderate summers, golden falls, and snowy winters. Average temperatures are 22°F (-6 C) in January and 60°F (16 C) in July. Temperature extreme...