At a Glance
Median Income
$124,948
$55,877 per capita
Home Value
$647,300
Zillow: $692,044
Median Rent
$2,524/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
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)
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.
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