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Cañon, NM

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Population
436
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
5,679 ft
Median Home Value
$651,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$99,545
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cañon

Set along scenic Highway 4 in the Jemez Valley, Cañon is a small, peaceful community framed by striking red rock mesas. Living here means wide-open views, quiet starry nights, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest. Residents share local services with neighboring valley towns, including the Jemez Valley schools and community center, while having hot springs and hiking trails right up the road. For anyone looking for a relaxed, small-town lifestyle surrounded by northern New Mexico scenery, Cañon offers a cozy mountain retreat.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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