Explore: Carton Corridor
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Carton Corridor is a community with an age mix much like the county, with housing costs somewhat above the area. Many homes are second homes and seasonal getaways, so the population swells in season.
- Higher-cost housing
- Seasonal & second-home area
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| Carton Corridor | The Greater Alpine Area | Round Valley (Springerville & Eagar) | The Greater St. Johns Area | Catron County | Cibola County | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,931 | 1,748 | 6,613 | 6,302 | 3,685 | 27,059 | 2,114,768 |
| Median age | ≈ 61.9 | ≈ 65.1 | ≈ 45.0 | ≈ 41.0 | 62.6 ± 4.0 | 38.4 ± 1.7 | 39.2 ± 0.2 |
| Median household income | ≈ $54,696 | ≈ $66,779 | ≈ $72,744 | ≈ $93,537 | $46,439 ± $15,063 | $51,765 ± $8,558 | $62,125 ± $608 |
| Median home value | ≈ $206,508 | ≈ $260,248 | ≈ $227,874 | ≈ $151,022 | $171,800 ± $59,046 | $120,000 ± $15,701 | $232,200 ± $1,548 |
| Median rent | ≈ $729 | ≈ $983 | ≈ $927 | ≈ $881 | $740 | $724 | $1,021 |
| Seasonal / second homes | 36% | 50% | 19% | 14% | 34% | 3% | 4% |
| Commute under 20 minutes | 59% | 33% | 72% | 53% | 62% | 62% | 51% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18% | 25% | 27% | 27% | 21% | 19% | 30% |
| Unemployment | 8% | 8% | 2% | 2% | 7% | 9% | 6% |
| Below poverty line | 17% | 32% | 9% | 19% | 21% | 28% | 18% |
| Housing units | 2,654 | 1,869 | 3,856 | 2,819 | 3,333 | 11,171 | 949,524 |
| Top industries | Agriculture, forestry & mining 28% Education, health care & social assistance 23% Professional & administrative services 13% | Education, health care & social assistance 40% Other services 18% Agriculture, forestry & mining 10% | Education, health care & social assistance 25% Retail 20% Public administration 13% | Transportation, warehousing & utilities 23% Education, health care & social assistance 21% Retail 20% | Education, health care & social assistance 23% Manufacturing 19% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 13% | Education, health care & social assistance 27% Public administration 14% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 14% | Education, health care & social assistance 26% Professional & administrative services 13% Retail 11% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B01002, B19013, B17001, B15003, B23025, B25001, B25004, B25077, B25064, B08303, C24050). ZIP figures are for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas; ± is the 90% margin of error. Small areas can have wide margins of error. ≈ marks medians combined across ZIP areas (population-weighted).
Support & wellness
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Health care · 6
Mental health & recovery · 1
Seniors & veterans · 6
Community & wellness · 2
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Public campgrounds, recreation areas and visitor centers nearby.
Luna Lake 3 places · 20 mi
- Marina - BOATS, BAIT, AND BEYONDUSDA Forest Service · 20 mi
- Luna LakeUSDA Forest Service · 20 mi
- Day Use AreaUSDA Forest Service · 21 mi
Trails & trailheads 33
- Frisco Box #762 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Upper Frisco Hot Springs #124 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Walk in the Past #616 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Eagle Peak #768 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Rainy Mesa #15 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Cottonwood #44 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Aspen Mountain #814 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Dry Blue #61 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Pueblo Park #515 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- WS Mountain #43 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Flying T #21 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 15 mi
- Hinkle Park #36 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 16 mi
- Cox Canyon Trail #15/CDNST TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 16 mi
- County B-054 CDNST TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 19 mi
- Mineral Creek #201 TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 21 mi
- Log Canyon #808 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 22 mi
- North Fork Mineral Creek #201 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Deloche #179 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Powerhouse #810 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Gilita #157 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Gold Dust #41 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Redstone #206 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Whitetail Canyon #202 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Willow Creek #151 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Crest #182 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Catwalk #207 TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Keller Trailhead (#619) TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Sawmill TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- South Fork Mineral Creek #798 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Bead Springs #138 TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- Continental Divide - CDNST TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 25 mi
- Red Hill TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 25 mi
- Snow Lake #142 TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 25 mi
Campgrounds 1
- Tularosa CabinHiking · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
Day use & picnic 1
- Whitewater Picnic AreaPicnicking · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
Wilderness & forests 1
- Gila National ForestRecreation area · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
Other public places 1
- Govina Canyon CDNSTUSDA Forest Service · 21 mi
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Check hours, fees and permits with the managing agency before you go.
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