Living in Cañoncito, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cañoncito · Census data 2020–2024
Cañoncito has 1,253 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $78,220 (22% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $387,900, the median rent is $3,011/month.
Cañoncito is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cañoncito at a glance
- Population
- 1,253
- Median age
- 58.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,220State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $387,900State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $3,011/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Cañoncito a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cañoncito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cañoncito the median home value is $387,900, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,011 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,714 a month in housing costs.
Cañoncito median household income
The median household income in Cañoncito is $78,220 and the income per person is $44,102. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Cañoncito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 567
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.36
Cañoncito demographics
- Population
- 1,253
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 530
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cañoncito ›
Education in Cañoncito
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Cañoncito have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cañoncito
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 46.2%
- Drive alone
- 42.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Cañoncito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cañoncito | 1,253 | $78,220 | $387,900 | $3,011 |
| Cañada de los Alamos | 315 | $83,294 | $460,700 | — |
| Lamy | 294 | $68,235 | — | — |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | $106,633 | $591,900 | $2,526 |
| Sunlit Hills | 899 | $126,250 | $1,001,300 | $1,354 |
| La Cueva | 778 | $109,299 | $418,500 | — |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
| Santa Fe Foothills | 779 | $157,083 | $1,172,000 | — |
| Conejo | 555 | $111,908 | $1,005,600 | $2,160 |
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What is the median household income in Cañoncito, NM?
The median household income in Cañoncito is $78,220, 22% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cañoncito?
The median home value in Cañoncito is $387,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Cañoncito?
The median gross rent in Cañoncito is $3,011 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Cañoncito, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Cañoncito?
The median age in Cañoncito is 58.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cañoncito?
The average commute to work in Cañoncito is 30 minutes; 46.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cañoncito?
The unemployment rate in Cañoncito is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cañoncito?
41.5% of adults in Cañoncito 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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