Living in Canyon Day, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canyon Day · Census data 2020–2024
Canyon Day has 1,182 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $36,207 (55% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $58,300, the median rent is $869/month.
Canyon Day is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Canyon Day at a glance
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 27.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,207State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $58,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Canyon Day a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 40.2%.
The weather is best in May and September to November.
Cost of living in Canyon Day
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canyon Day the median home value is $58,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Canyon Day median household income
The median household income in Canyon Day is $36,207 and the income per person is $12,986. 40.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Canyon Day: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 19.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 4.69
Canyon Day demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 42.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canyon Day ›
Education in Canyon Day
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Canyon Day have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canyon Day
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.7%
Canyon Day vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Day | 1,182 | $36,207 | $58,300 | $869 |
| Seven Mile | 636 | $55,232 | $108,400 | — |
| Whiteriver | 4,545 | $37,440 | $59,500 | $568 |
| East Fork | 945 | $45,000 | — | $603 |
| Rainbow City | 807 | $23,311 | $96,200 | — |
| Cedar Creek | 398 | $100,329 | — | — |
| North Fork | 1,463 | $123,313 | $104,600 | $817 |
| Carrizo | 249 | $31,481 | — | — |
| Hondah | 697 | $114,773 | $93,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Canyon Day, AZ?
The median household income in Canyon Day is $36,207, 55% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canyon Day?
The median home value in Canyon Day is $58,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Canyon Day?
The median gross rent in Canyon Day is $869 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Canyon Day, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 40.2%.
What is the median age in Canyon Day?
The median age in Canyon Day is 27.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Canyon Day?
The average commute to work in Canyon Day is 17 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canyon Day?
The unemployment rate in Canyon Day is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canyon Day?
10.1% of adults in Canyon Day have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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