Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Canon City
Canon City, CO Area Guide
Delight in stunning natural beauty and small-town charm
Suburban
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Riverside
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Active
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Historic
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Outdoorsy
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Nestled in the Royal Gorge Region, Canon City lies on the banks of the Arkansas River overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Canon City’s surrounding natural beauty draws tourists in droves all year. Nicknamed the “Climate Capital of Colorado,” Canon City’s unique geography and 5,300-foot elevation protects city from harsh weather conditions, allowing for abundant recreational opportunities year round.
Canon City manages to maintain its small-town atmosphere with a walkable, historic downtown filled with quaint shops and restaurants in addition to a proud, close-knit community. Residents enjoy access to Canon City’s many amenities, including the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Museum of Colorado Prisons, the scenic Skyline Drive, and numerous public parks.
Canon City is also home to the nation’s highest suspension bridge, the Royal Gorge Bridge, which hovers 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River. Big-city conveniences are within a two-hour drive of Canon City in Colorado Springs and Denver. Getting around from Canon City is easy with access to U.S. 50 and Route 155 as well as the Fremont County Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,496
Average: $70,789
Education
4,065
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,749
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Canon City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.