Canyon Creek is a small town of 843 in Texas, with a median household income of $81,905
.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canyon Creek stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Canyon Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Canyon Creek 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: 97.1
Canyon Creek's overall cost of living index is 97.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canyon Creek costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canyon Creek, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,360
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,905
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Canyon Creek's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.3 /100k
Property Crime
1265.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Canyon Creek, TX
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canyon Creek sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 96.2°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Canyon Creek's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canyon Creek roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,800 and median rent is $1,360/month.
Canyon Creek's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1265.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Canyon Creek, TX has a population of 843, a median household income of $81,905, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Canyon Creek averages 57.3°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Canyon Creek, Texas is 843 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canyon Creek: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $187,800, median household income $81,905, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canyon Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.