Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Canyon Lake, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$968
Population
45,917
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Where Texas comes to play
Lake
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Water Sports
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Fishing
If you're dreaming of life on the lake but still want to be close enough to San Antonio for commutes, consider Canyon Lake -- which has the slogan, "Where Water Sports Are King." Canyon Lake sits about 40 miles northeast of Downtown San Antonio, 60 miles southwest of Austin, and about 15 miles northwest of New Braunfels. If you love the water, the parks surrounding the lake offer everything from golfing and camping to jet-skiing, tubing, fishing, and boating. The lake covers 8,230 acres and is located in the center of the Canyon Lake community.
As you begin looking for rentals in Canyon Lake, you might be surprised to find tree-covered hills and scenic vistas -- many with fantastic views of the lake below. This area is part of Texas Hill Country, and the lake offers an 80-mile shoreline. The Guadalupe River, which feeds the lake, is a favorite spot for tubing. Canyon Lake caters to the many tourists who descend on the area with a variety of restaurants, shops, and hotels. The lake is dotted with marinas and parks, including North Park, Hidden Valley Sports Park, and Potters Creek Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,666
Average: $119,927
Education
12,813
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,157
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Canyon Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Canyon Lake, TX is $968 for one bedroom, and $1,283 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canyon Lake has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$968/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,055/month
1,871 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,558/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,559/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Canyon Lake, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
471 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
465 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
39 Students
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Airports
- San Antonio International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.