The Town FilesCanyon Lake, Texas
Community in Comal County · population 31,124 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $389,300
- Household income
- $97,301
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 48.2
Canyon Lake is a community of 31,124 people in Comal County, Texas. The median home is worth $389,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Texas towns, quieter than 82% of Texas towns, more upscale than 81% of Texas towns.
How Canyon Lake ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canyon Lake is worth $389,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $97,301, which is more affordable than 16% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,327 a month. 87.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canyon Lake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $389,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $97,301 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 87.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.0% | — |
Who lives in Canyon Lake
| People | Canyon Lake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 38.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Canyon Lake
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 37.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canyon Lake since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 10, 1980 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 30, 2016.
Severe weather in Comal County since 1996
Comal County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Comal County
Comal County had 76,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,057 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Canyon Lake itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Canyon Lake
5 public schools with 2,815 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON LAKE H S | 9-12 | 1,012 | 13.1 |
| MT VALLEY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 834 | 16.0 |
| MT VALLEY EL | PK-5 | 477 | 12.2 |
| STARTZVILLE EL | PK-5 | 462 | 12.2 |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - CANYON LAKE CAMPUS (charter) | 6-12 | 30 | 6.0 |
Towns near Canyon Lake
- Bulverde, TX12.5 mi · 5,692 people · home $420,200
- Wimberley, TX12.7 mi · 2,839 people · home $550,800
- New Braunfels, TX15.0 mi · 90,403 people · home $339,400
- Garden Ridge, TX16.6 mi · 4,186 people · home $688,200
- Timberwood Park, TX18.0 mi · 35,217 people · home $510,600
- San Marcos, TX19.4 mi · 67,553 people · home $310,400
- Selma, TX20.3 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Redwood, TX21.6 mi · 4,003 people · home $109,500
Canyon Lake questions
Is Canyon Lake, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canyon Lake scores better for retirees than 78% of Texas towns and quieter than 82%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Canyon Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Canyon Lake is valued at $389,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,301, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,327 a month.
What is the weather like in Canyon Lake?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Canyon Lake get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canyon Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 10, 1980. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)