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Canyon Lake, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,107 Population 2,855/sq mi density
$124,948 Median Income $55,877 per capita
$647,300 Home Value $692,044 Zillow
$2,524 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 652 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,948 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$647,300 home value, $2,524/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Canyon Lake, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,948
66% above
$55,877 per capita
Home Value
$647,300
130% above
Zillow: $692,044
Median Rent
$2,524/mo
117% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Canyon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canyon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
230%
Rent
217%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canyon Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canyon Lake residents earn a median household income of $124,948 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,877. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canyon Lake is $647,300 , 130% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $692,044. Median rent is $2,524/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Canyon Lake reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 652/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

29.5% of adults in Canyon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canyon Lake has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population11,107
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,855/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,948
Per Capita$55,877
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$647,300
Rent$2,524
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$692,044
Housing Units4,497
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property652/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary132/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,425 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute49 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67

Did You Know?

Canyon Lake was founded in 1990.
The median home in Canyon Lake was built in 1985.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.