At a Glance
Median Income
$68,233
$31,873 per capita
Home Value
$218,300
Zillow: $301,025
Median Rent
$975/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canyon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canyon residents earn a median household income of $68,233 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,873. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,729 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canyon is $218,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,025. Median rent is $975/month, with 31.3% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Canyon reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 674/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canyon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,398
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,906/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,233
Per Capita$31,873
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$6,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,300
Rent$975
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$301,025
Housing Units5,813
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property674/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,508 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Canyon was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.