New Mexico
Cañones is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 91. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cañones receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Cañones offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cañones is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Cañones among higher-income communities. 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 Cañones is $525,000, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
9.9% 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.
Cañones experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches, including 10.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 100.0% |
| 646% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,750 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,355 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,599 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $1,379M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.50% |
| Work from Home | 31.3% |
| Census Median | $525,000 |
| 86% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.50% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 21,299/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.1 inches |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,467 ft (2,276 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1764°N, 106.4194°W |
| County FIPS | 35039 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 47.0% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 31.3% |