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Cañon City, Colorado

city · Fremont County

At a glance

17,122
Population
$316,100
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$342,522
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$997/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$64,787
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
86.1%
Homes with broadband
38.76%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost34% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college35 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates27.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cañon City Economic Development
The Canon City Economic Development page provides information about business resources, urban renewal, planning and zoning, and related development programs for Canon City, Colorado.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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