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Canyon Lake.
About
Life in Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake is a community of 11,107 people in California. The median household income is $126,926, median rent runs about $2,608 per month, and median home values are around $699,600. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Canyon Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Canyon Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Canyon Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.9%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
26.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.9%
of households
Married Couples
58.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Canyon Lake
In Canyon Lake, rent runs 28% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,346
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $703,487 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Canyon Lake and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Canyon Lake, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Canyon Lake: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Canyon Lake is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Canyon Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute48.2 min avg
How Canyon Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canyon Lake, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Canyon Lake runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
26.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
509.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Canyon Lake Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Canyon Lake, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
159 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Canyon Lake is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Canyon Lake, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Canyon Lake is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Canyon Lake has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 42°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 67°F | 43°F | 2.85" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 1.49" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.54" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.21" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 97°F | 64°F | 0.18" |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.06" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 83°F | 54°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 46°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canyon Lake
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Canyon Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Sun City
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Murrieta
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Murrieta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education30.7% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Canyon Lake
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Canyon Lake (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
13 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
83 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake Branch Library
31594 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake
Cities Near Canyon Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Canyon Lake?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Canyon Lake FAQ
Is Canyon Lake, California affordable?⌄
Canyon Lake's median rent is $2,608/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $126,926/year. Median home value is $699,600.
Is Canyon Lake, California safe?⌄
Canyon Lake's violent crime rate was 27 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 510 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canyon Lake, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Canyon Lake, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canyon Lake, California?⌄
The cost of living in Canyon Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,608/month and median household income is $126,926/year. The median home value is $699,600. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canyon Lake, California?⌄
The average commute in Canyon Lake is 48 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from