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Living in
Canyon Lake.
Canyon Lake is an unincorporated community in Comal County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Canyon Lake
If you're considering Canyon Lake, understand upfront that this is a car-dependent, spread-out community—nearly three-quarters of residents live in rural areas, and your average commute will run about 40 minutes, likely heading toward San Antonio for work. That said, housing is relatively affordable compared to the metro, with median home values around $389,000 and median household income strong at over $93,000. The community skews older and family-oriented, with most households married couples and a median age around 51, which shapes the social character considerably.
Canyon Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics3.9% 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 (35.3%), and 6.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
23.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
60.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
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 about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Canyon Lake
In Canyon Lake, home values are 37% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,544
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $391,808 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Canyon Lake
Unemployment in Comal County, which includes Canyon Lake, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Canyon Lake: Comal County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Comal County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Canyon Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute38.9 min avg
How Canyon Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canyon Lake, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 42 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Comal County Sheriff's Office, which covers Canyon Lake, runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
114.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
600.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Comal County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Comal County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Comal County, which includes Canyon Lake, the most common type is drought, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $837,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $16,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $152,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Drought | $252,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Hail | $318,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Drought | 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.
47 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Comal County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bexar County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Canyon Lake) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bexar County, TX (33 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Canyon Lake has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 2.78" |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 2.87" |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.46" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.70" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.43" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.88" |
| Oct | 81°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 2.88" |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 2.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canyon Lake
Uninsured
14.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Canyon Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Resolute Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · New Braunfels
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.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canyon Lake
Tye Preston Memorial Library
16311 S Access 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Canyon Lake's median rent is $1,327/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $97,301/year. Median home value is $389,300.
Is Canyon Lake, Texas safe?⌄
Canyon Lake is policed by the Comal County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 114 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 600 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canyon Lake, Texas?⌄
Comal County, which includes Canyon Lake, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canyon Lake, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Canyon Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,327/month and median household income is $97,301/year. The median home value is $389,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canyon Lake, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Canyon Lake is 39 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