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Cañoncito, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
1,253
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Cañoncito and its ZIP codes
Cañoncito at a glance
- Cañoncito is about 7.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,220 a year, 22% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,900 (56% above New Mexico) and median rent is $3,011 a month.
Local data for Cañoncito, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cañoncito, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,220
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$387,900
Median rent
$3,011/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
58.3
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Mexican Americans (254), Irish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Cañoncito.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
How people get to work
Cañoncito, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home46.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cañoncito, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
14.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cañoncito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Cañoncito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Cañada de los AlamosCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.7 |
| LamyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.6 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 20.8 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Seton VillageCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| ConejoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| PecosVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.1 |
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Santa FeCity | 11 mi | 52.2 |
| GalisteoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cañoncito, NM in?
- Cañoncito is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Cañoncito, NM?
- About 1,253 people live in Cañoncito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cañoncito?
- Nearby places include Valencia (3.8 mi), Cañada de los Alamos (3.9 mi), Lamy (4.5 mi), Glorieta (5 mi), Eldorado at Santa Fe (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023