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Canyon Lake, TX Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jace Gray

Worst things about Canyon Lake nobody talks about

Hey everyone, I work in real estate and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,924 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Canyon Lake?

1 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Caleb P.

Relocating to Canyon Lake, TX -pros and cons?

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $93,114 in Canyon Lake. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, bu...

15 replies 0 upvotes moving
John Williams

Considering Canyon Lake vs St. Louis -help me decide

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. T...

0 replies 0 upvotes moving
John Williams

What Canyon Lake does better than anywhere else

So, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Canyon Lake sits at 20.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $337,200 on average. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

11 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Caleb P.

Planning a move to Canyon Lake -neighborhoods?

Hello, I'm a 37-year-old graphic designer and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $337,200 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts?...

4 replies 15 upvotes moving
Maverick Ward

Housing in Canyon Lake compared to Salt Lake City

Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $1,242/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $337,200, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,924 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

14 replies 5 upvotes housing
Zachary K.

Moving to Canyon Lake for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $93,114, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,242 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Peop...

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Emily Gray

Best areas to explore in Canyon Lake?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 14 years and With a population of 32,924, Canyon Lake is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Bella Hall

Working remotely from Canyon Lake

First post here. Just moved here 10 months ago and Homes are going for about $337,200 on average. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,924 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but ...

2 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Sarah Ruiz

Best hidden gems in Canyon Lake

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $337,200, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

14 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Abigail H.

What I wish I knew before living in Canyon Lake

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 8 months ago and With a population of 32,924, Canyon Lake is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-...

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Maverick Ward

Rent vs buy in Canyon Lake -what makes sense?

Hello, I'm originally from Omaha and Median household income is $93,114, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $93,114 in Canyon Lake. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help...

25 replies 4 upvotes housing
Eva Flores

Best industries in Canyon Lake right now

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,242/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Canyon Lake sits at 20.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,242 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new develop...

23 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Ruby Peterson

Canyon Lake job market vs St. Louis

First post here. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $337,200 on average. The median home value here is around $337,200, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some ...

2 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Quinn Hall

Is Canyon Lake still affordable?

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,242/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,924 people. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used ...

16 replies 13 upvotes housing
Bella Hall

Canyon Lake in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, With a population of 32,924, Canyon Lake is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a v...

0 replies 14 upvotes qa
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