Cost of Living in Canutillo, TX

Population 6,422 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

47
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Canutillo run well below national norms — a median of $43,750 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $110,000). An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Canutillo sits roughly 11 miles northwest of El Paso — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than El Paso's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36
Rent 64

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Canutillo

The median home value in Canutillo is $110,300 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $845/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $43,750/year is 41% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 53.8°F, with about 2.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Canutillo has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$110,300
64% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$268,904
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$845/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 80.4%
Renter-occupied 19.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$845
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,459/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.6 min
5% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.1%
Carpooled
6.2%
Work from home
7.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$43,750
41% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,499
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
33.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.9%
Graduate degree 7.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 32.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.6°F
Avg Low
53.8°F
Annual Precip
8.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596472808997969488796758
Low °F 353946536271737265544234
Precip" 0.390.400.240.170.430.731.581.671.520.590.430.63
Snow" 0.80.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
18.9%
Good air days/yr
155
Max AQI recorded
206
PM2.5 days
109
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Canutillo, TX?

Canutillo has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in Canutillo, TX?

The median gross rent in Canutillo is $845 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Canutillo?

The median home value in Canutillo is $110,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Canutillo?

The median household income in Canutillo is $43,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Canutillo, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Canutillo is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Canutillo, TX affordable?

Yes, Canutillo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Canutillo?

Canutillo has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 53.8°F. Annual precipitation is 8.8". Average annual snowfall is 2.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Canutillo at a Glance

Population
6,422
Median Income
$43,750
Home Value
$110,300
Median Rent
$845/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
78.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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