What are the schools like in Cañon, NM?

Cañon is served primarily by JEMEZ VALLEY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cañon?

The median household income in Cañon, NM is $92,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cañon, NM?

Cañon has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Cañon, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cañon, NM affordable or expensive?

Cañon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cañon is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cañon, NM?

Cañon has a violent crime rate of 288.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1134.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cañon, NM a Good Place to Live?

Cañon is a small town of 325 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $92,344 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Cañon stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cañon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cañon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.0

Cañon's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cañon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cañon, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	10.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cañon's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.2 /100k

Property Crime

1134.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cañon is served primarily by JEMEZ VALLEY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cañon, NM	National Avg
School District	JEMEZ VALLEY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cañon sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cañon, NM
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cañon, NM	National Avg
Population	325	—
Median Age	12.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	54.8%	22.2%
65 and over	2.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jemez Pueblo, NM 5 mi Ponderosa, NM 6 mi San Ysidro, NM 8 mi Jemez Springs, NM 8 mi Zia Pueblo, NM 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cañon

Cañon, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87024

Cañon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cañon, NM affordable or expensive?

Cañon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cañon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cañon, NM?

Cañon's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cañon?

Public schools in Cañon are operated by JEMEZ VALLEY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cañon, NM a good place to live?

Cañon, NM has a population of 325, a median household income of $92,344, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cañon?

Cañon averages 47.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cañon?

Cañon, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87024.

What is the population of Cañon?

The population of Cañon, New Mexico is 325 with a median age of 12.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cañon?

Key numbers for living in Cañon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $92,344, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cañon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.