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Cañon City is a city in the United States, with a population of 17,122 in July 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. For Cañon City, median gross rent was US$997 per month, while the median home value was US$316,100 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0721 sources

Population17,030people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,717EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent876.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.21%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,213incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 166% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Cañon City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Cañon City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 69.7%, and the vacancy rate was 7.34% in July 2026. 38% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Cañon City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€3047
Utilities, 85 m² flat€261
Internet, 60 Mbps€96
Mobile plan, 10 GB€44

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited95.78 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly3,047 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB43.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home261.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$997/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)948.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent876.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Cañon City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family57%strong on family, weak on cost · range 48–66%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 360 of 17,030 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,787 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Cañon City is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,787 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,717 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,707 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate4.21 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Cañon City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,707 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,557of €2,906 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,906
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €948
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€261 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741) · 2025-12-31− €261
Internet€96 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741) · 2025-12-31− €96
Mobile plan€44 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741) · 2025-12-31− €44
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,557
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Cañon City Salary needed to live in Cañon City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cañon City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Cañon City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents54 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,836 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cañon City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCañon City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Cañon City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Cañon City4,213
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,213 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.68 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCNE3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cañon City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cañon City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.67 · Feb 10.22 · Mar 14.72 · Apr 17.94 · May 22.94 · Jun 29.22 · Jul 31.78 · Aug 30.39 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 20.33 · Nov 14 · Dec 9.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.56 · Feb -6.83 · Mar -3.28 · Apr 0.667 · May 6.11 · Jun 11.22 · Jul 14.83 · Aug 14 · Sep 9.11 · Oct 2.28 · Nov -3.17 · Dec -7.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.06 · Feb 1.67 · Mar 5.72 · Apr 9.33 · May 14.56 · Jun 20.22 · Jul 23.28 · Aug 22.22 · Sep 17.89 · Oct 11.33 · Nov 5.44 · Dec 1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 8.64 · Feb 10.16 · Mar 21.59 · Apr 39.12 · May 36.58 · Jun 19.05 · Jul 59.18 · Aug 48.51 · Sep 26.67 · Oct 16.51 · Nov 9.91 · Dec 8.89 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading13.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean5.22 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation359.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Highlands Ranch ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.1 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±4.2 °C, Reims (France) ±4.2 °C, Traunreut (Germany) ±4.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 360 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.899 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents360 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density529.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,030 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value316,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes69.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate51.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.15 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,044 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Cañon City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Grapevine as a Cañon City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 957 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 0.9% Cañon City+1019%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €2,717 Cañon City+67%
  • Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 17,030 Cañon City+198%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €131 Grapevine vs €261 Cañon City−50%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Grapevine vs €3,707 Cañon Cityno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,244 (2024) Grapevine vs 4,213 (2025) Cañon Cityno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 12.0 km Cañon City−50%
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Alternative cities in United States

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Brunswick17,033 residentsOswego17,024 residentsGrandville17,018 residentsDickson17,051 residentsDefiance17,009 residentsCahokia17,052 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Cañon City?

The median gross salary is 3,707 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Cañon City?

The unemployment rate is 4.21 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Cañon City?

Police recorded 4,213 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Cañon City?

The published population is 17,030 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Cañon City?

360 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Cañon City a good place to live?

Cañon City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Cañon City (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171741) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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