Cañones, NM

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 22/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $55,355 per capita
$525,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$525,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,750
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $525,000
86% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cañones Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population91
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 20%
Veterans82.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$55,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M

Housing

B+
Home Value$525,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation7,467 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Broadband47.0%
Libraries10

Is Cañones a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Cañones has a population of 91 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (19.8%).

Population

91
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
64.5yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cañones vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cañones vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cañones is $98,750, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Cañones vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,750
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,355
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare72
Retail81
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.50%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home31.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Cañones is $525,000, 86% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$525,000
86% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Rate0.50%

Health Metrics: Cañones vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access49.7%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: Cañones vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cañones has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall10.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,467 ft (2,276 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates36.1764°N, 106.4194°W
County FIPS35039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants65
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home31.3%

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