Canyon Lake is a small city of 32,035 in Texas, with a median household income of $90,758
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canyon Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Canyon Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Canyon Lake 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: 93.7
Canyon Lake's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canyon Lake costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canyon Lake, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$312,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,243
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,758
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Canyon Lake's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
202.9 /100k
Property Crime
1630.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Canyon Lake is served primarily by COMAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Canyon Lake, TX
National Avg
School District
COMAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canyon Lake sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Canyon Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canyon Lake roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $312,700 and median rent is $1,243/month.
Canyon Lake's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1630.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Canyon Lake are operated by COMAL ISD.
The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Canyon Lake, TX has a population of 32,035, a median household income of $90,758, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Canyon Lake averages 61.0°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Canyon Lake, TX is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 78133, 78132, 78070, 78623.
The population of Canyon Lake, Texas is 32,035 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canyon Lake: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $312,700, median household income $90,758, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canyon Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
