Living in Canjilon, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canjilon · Census data 2020–2024

Canjilon has 185 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median home value is $395,800.

Canjilon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Canjilon at a glance

Population
185
Median age
59.3State: 39.4
Median home value
$395,800State: $248,100
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%

Is Canjilon a good place to live?

Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Canjilon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canjilon the median home value is $395,800, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Canjilon$395,800
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

Housing in Canjilon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
123
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
28.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.10

Canjilon demographics

Population
185
Median age
59.3
Under 18
20.5%
65 and older
10.3%
Households
88
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White10.3%
Hispanic or Latino51.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canjilon ›

Education in Canjilon

46.9% of adults 25 and older in Canjilon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Canjilon46.9%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Canjilon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
17.5%
Drive alone
67.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.4%

Canjilon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Canjilon185—$395,800—
Gallina318$77,629$196,100—
Chama776$30,694$189,100$570
Chili209$63,939$296,300—

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Living in Canjilon: FAQ

What is the average home price in Canjilon?

The median home value in Canjilon is $395,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

Is Canjilon, NM a good place to live?

Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Canjilon?

The median age in Canjilon is 59.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Canjilon?

The unemployment rate in Canjilon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Canjilon?

46.9% of adults in Canjilon 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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