What are the schools like in Canyon, TX?

Canyon is served primarily by CANYON ISD. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Canyon?

The median household income in Canyon, TX is $67,631 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Canyon, TX?

Canyon has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.6 inches.

Canyon, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canyon, TX affordable or expensive?

Canyon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canyon is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,600 and the median rent is $919 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canyon, TX?

Canyon has a violent crime rate of 54.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 674.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canyon, TX a Good Place to Live?

Canyon is a small city of 15,089 in Texas, with a median household income of $67,631 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Canyon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Canyon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Canyon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.8

Canyon's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canyon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canyon, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$919	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,631	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canyon's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.2 /100k

Property Crime

674.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Canyon is served primarily by CANYON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canyon, TX	National Avg
School District	CANYON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canyon sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canyon, TX
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.6"

Demographics

Metric	Canyon, TX	National Avg
Population	15,089	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockwell Place, TX 3 mi Timbercreek Canyon, TX 7 mi Palisades, TX 8 mi Lake Tanglewood, TX 9 mi Umbarger, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Canyon

Canyon, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

79015 79016

Canyon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canyon, TX affordable or expensive?

Canyon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canyon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,600 and median rent is $919/month.

What is the crime rate in Canyon, TX?

Canyon's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 674.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canyon?

Public schools in Canyon are operated by CANYON ISD. The district has 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canyon, TX a good place to live?

Canyon, TX has a population of 15,089, a median household income of $67,631, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Canyon?

Canyon averages 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 7.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canyon?

Canyon, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 79015, 79016.

What is the population of Canyon?

The population of Canyon, Texas is 15,089 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canyon?

Key numbers for living in Canyon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $198,600, median household income $67,631, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canyon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.