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Living in
Canyon.
About
Life in Canyon
Life in Canyon revolves around West Texas A&M University and its role as the Randall County seat—this university presence shapes the local economy, culture, and demographic makeup in ways that make it feel younger and more education-focused than many comparable Texas towns. The cost of living is genuinely reasonable: median home values sit around $240,300 with median household income at $69,772, and rent averages $975 monthly, which means your paycheck stretches further here than in most growing metros. The job market is solid with unemployment at just 2.9%, though many residents work in education, government, and county services rather than a diversified private sector, so your industry matters when considering a move.
Canyon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
+11.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Canyon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Canyon, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.0%), and 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
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 30% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Canyon
In Canyon, rent runs 30% below the TX average, and home values are 15% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,374
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $299,520 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Canyon
Unemployment in Randall County, which includes Canyon, is 1.3 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Canyon: Randall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Randall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Canyon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Canyon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canyon, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Regional airport · few flights402k 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 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Canyon runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
94.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
462.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Canyon Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Randall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Randall County, which includes Canyon, the most common type is hail, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Hail | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 17 | Hail | $79,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Drought | $5.0M |
| 2019 | 27 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
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.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Randall County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Randall County, which includes Canyon, is typically good — 298 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
298
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Randall County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Canyon has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.5"
Annual Snowfall
7.6"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
51
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 23°F | 0.59" |
| Feb | 56°F | 25°F | 0.40" |
| Mar | 65°F | 33°F | 1.06" |
| Apr | 73°F | 42°F | 0.99" |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 2.25" |
| Jun | 90°F | 62°F | 2.68" |
| Jul | 93°F | 67°F | 2.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 65°F | 3.03" |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 1.90" |
| Oct | 74°F | 44°F | 1.98" |
| Nov | 62°F | 32°F | 0.68" |
| Dec | 52°F | 24°F | 0.63" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canyon
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Canyon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Amarillo
Psychiatric · 14.1 mi away · Amarillo
Bsa Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.1 mi away · Amarillo
Northwest Texas Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Amarillo
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Canyon
Canyon's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Canyon
Public · 4-year · 6,917 students · in-state tuition $9,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,024 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,399 students · in-state tuition $2,136 · 37% graduate · median earnings $44,820 (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: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canyon
Canyon has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awayLake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canyon
Canyon Area Library
1501 3rd Ave, Canyon
Cities Near Canyon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Canyon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Canyon FAQ
Is Canyon, Texas affordable?⌄
Canyon's median rent is $984/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,772/year. Median home value is $240,300.
Is Canyon, Texas safe?⌄
Canyon's violent crime rate was 95 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 463 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canyon, Texas?⌄
Randall County, which includes Canyon, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canyon, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Canyon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $984/month and median household income is $69,772/year. The median home value is $240,300. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canyon, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Canyon is 23 minutes, which is about 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