The Town FilesCañoncito, New Mexico
Community in Santa Fe County · population 1,003 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $387,900
- Household income
- $78,220
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 58.3
Cañoncito is a community of 1,003 people in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $387,900, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of New Mexico towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of New Mexico towns, better for young professionals than 89% of New Mexico towns.
How Cañoncito ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cañoncito is worth $387,900, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $78,220, which is more affordable than 13% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $3,011 a month. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cañoncito | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,900 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $3,011 | $916 |
| Median household income | $78,220 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cañoncito
| People | Cañoncito | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.8% | 82.9% |
Weather in Cañoncito
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 14.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cañoncito since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 17, 2008 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 26, 2017.
Severe weather in Santa Fe County since 1996
Santa Fe County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Santa Fe County
Santa Fe County had 61,826 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,218 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Cañoncito itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Cañoncito
- Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM5.4 mi · 6,005 people · home $591,900
- Glorieta, NM5.4 mi · 511 people · home $438,900
- Sunlit Hills, NM6.2 mi · 736 people · home $1,001,300
- Santa Fe Foothills, NM7.2 mi · 1,074 people · home $1,172,000
- Pecos, NM9.4 mi · 1,392 people · home $302,700
- East Pecos, NM11.0 mi · 660 people · home —
- Santa Fe, NM11.9 mi · 87,505 people · home $444,900
- Valle Vista, NM12.8 mi · 928 people · home $322,600
Cañoncito questions
Is Cañoncito, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cañoncito scores better for retirees than 96% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 88%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.3).
How much does a house cost in Cañoncito?
The median owner-occupied home in Cañoncito is valued at $387,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,220, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $3,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Cañoncito?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.7 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Cañoncito get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cañoncito since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 17, 2008. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)