At a Glance
Median Income
$93,114
$50,670 per capita
Home Value
$337,200
Zillow: $393,123
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canyon Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,114 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canyon Lake is $337,200 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,123. Median rent is $1,242/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
36.1% of adults in Canyon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canyon Lake has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32,924
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,114
Per Capita$50,670
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,200
Rent$1,242
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$393,123
Housing Units15,485
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation965 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Canyon Lake was built in 1998.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.