New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Cañoncito is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 946. Residents earn $72,072 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cañoncito receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cañoncito offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cañoncito is $72,072, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 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%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Cañoncito is $402,400, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cañoncito experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 69.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.5% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,072 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,177 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,768 |
| County GDP | $10,087M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.28% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 45.2% |
| Census Median | $402,400 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,700 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.28% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,908 ft (2,106 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5352°N, 105.8389°W |
| County FIPS | 35049 |
Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.7% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 45.2% |