Housing data for Canyon Lake, TX
Canyon Lake, TX has an estimated 33,883 residents and 15,565 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Comal County.
12.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,327 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+33.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 33,883 (±1,780)
- Housing units
- 15,565 (±649)
- Households that rent
- 12.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,327
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +33.8%
What stands out in Canyon Lake
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 1.4% (±0.7 points) in Canyon Lake, lower than in Comal County (12.0%).
Households that rent: 12.9% (±2.5 points) in Canyon Lake, lower than in Comal County (23.4%).
Median real estate taxes: $3,544 (±$331) in Canyon Lake, lower than in Comal County ($4,833).
Working from home: 24.4% (±3.3 points) in Canyon Lake, higher than in Comal County (18.7%).
- Types of homes in Canyon Lake
- Renters and owners in Canyon Lake
- Property taxes in Canyon Lake
- Commute and cars in Canyon Lake
Housing in Canyon Lake at a glance
- Median rent: $1,327 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,241 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 61.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 12.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $97,301 median household income
- Home values: $389,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,124 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,544 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 74.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 19.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 12.0% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 84.3% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 38.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +33.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 28.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 3.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,400 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 78133)
Canyon Lake against Comal County, its state and the nation
| Canyon Lake | Comal County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 33,883 (±1,780) | 183,826 (exact) | 30,188,424 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 15,565 (±649) | 77,961 (±89) | 12,128,515 (±1,574) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 12.9% (±2.5 points) | 23.4% (±1.5 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 (±$213) | $1,603 (±$55) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $97,301 (±$5,028) | $101,889 (±$2,995) | $78,476 (±$263) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $389,300 (±$25,911) | $427,200 (±$9,229) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,544 (±$331) | $4,833 (±$163) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 19.8% (±3.0 points) | 17.2% (±1.4 points) | 33.2% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 38.9 minutes (±2.6) | 30.9 minutes (±1.2) | 26.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.9% (±2.0 points) | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 48.2 years (±2.4) | 41.8 years (±0.4) | 35.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Canyon Lake covers 142.7 square miles of land, about 237 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Canyon Lake has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 25,325 (±1,129) | 33,883 (±1,780) | +33.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 12,513 (±366) | 15,565 (±649) | +24.4% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,060 (±$118) | $1,327 (±$213) | +25.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $247,700 (±$17,992) | $389,300 (±$25,911) | +57.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $74,401 (±$7,889) | $97,301 (±$5,028) | +30.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,514 (±$99) | $2,124 (±$173) | +40.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,685 (±$181) | $3,544 (±$331) | +32.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 14.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.9% (±2.5 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5% (±5.4 points) | 12.0% (±7.6 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Comal County
Canyon Lake has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Comal County as a whole.
In 2023, the police departments that report for Comal County recorded 139 violent and 1,082 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Canyon Lake
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78133 | 95% | 21,959 | $1,354 | $349,100 | $83,853 |
| 78623 | 48% | 1,645 | — | $449,600 | $116,923 |
| 78070 | 21% | 20,200 | $1,318 | $516,600 | $115,175 |
| 78132 | 17% | 40,953 | $1,670 | $620,300 | $135,315 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Canyon Lake
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch | 8.8 mi | $2,183 | — | 58.2% |
| Bulverde | 13 mi | $1,794 | $420,200 | 8.3% |
| Wimberley | 13 mi | $1,293 | $550,800 | 33.0% |
| Woodcreek | 14 mi | $1,809 | $425,600 | 45.6% |
| New Braunfels | 15 mi | $1,654 | $339,400 | 34.7% |
| Garden Ridge | 17 mi | — | $688,200 | 4.4% |
| Timberwood Park | 18 mi | $1,998 | $510,600 | 14.1% |
| Blanco | 18 mi | $1,014 | $265,500 | 53.9% |
Places in Texas most like Canyon Lake
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Ridge | $1,368 | $320,900 | $86,080 | 10.1% |
| Briar | $1,234 | $405,900 | $104,238 | 17.4% |
| Aurora | $1,185 | $341,800 | $105,962 | 15.3% |
| Pecan Acres | $1,295 | $493,500 | $114,141 | 10.4% |
| Combine | $1,741 | $323,800 | $94,756 | 8.8% |
| Lago Vista | $1,436 | $420,000 | $113,457 | 10.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Texas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Canyon Lake, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,099 | $1,196 | $1,441 | $1,864 | $2,163 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Canyon Lake, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,300 | $72,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,400 | $99,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,400 | $106,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $100,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Canyon Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Canyon Lake
What is the average rent in Canyon Lake, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Canyon Lake is $1,327 (±$213) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Canyon Lake?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Canyon Lake, TX is $952 (±$449) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Canyon Lake rent-burdened?
61.7% of renting households in Canyon Lake pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake has an estimated 1,755 (±344) renting households, 12.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Canyon Lake?
The median household income in Canyon Lake is $97,301 (±$5,028) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Canyon Lake, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $389,300 (±$25,911) for owner-occupied homes in Canyon Lake (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Canyon Lake growing?
In Canyon Lake, the number of residents went from 25,325 in 2015–2019 to 33,883 in 2020–2024 (+33.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Canyon Lake?
The ZIP codes that cover Canyon Lake are 78133, 78623, 78070, 78132.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 78133?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78133 is $1,354 (±$241) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canyon Lake CDP, Texas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Canyon Lake CDP, Texas (place:12580, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .