City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Canyon, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Canyon - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,398
Residents
$68,233
Median income
$218,300
Median home
$1,106
Median rent (state)

Canyon - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Canyon places in the 47th percentile for household income and the 75th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

47th
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
29th
percentile, median rent
75th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Canyon, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 15,398 residents in Canyon, a small town within Texas. Median household income here is $68,233 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.4%. Typical homes in Canyon are valued around $218,300, and the median resident age is 28.2 years. About 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 62.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 38 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 59% from five years earlier. Canyon reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 728.5 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 58.3°F with 18.4 inches of precipitation per year and 7.6 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,106 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Workers in Canyon report an average commute of 20.6 minutes, with 77.4% driving alone and 5.1% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 86.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

15,398 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$68,233 /yr

Poverty 9.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Canyon compare to other US cities?

Where Canyon sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 29% pricier than other cities
Safety 75% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Canyon ranks #154 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Canyon's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

47thIncome percentile
75thSafety percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income · 75th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Canyon's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Canyon's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 61 Avg. percentile National median
Canyon's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Canyon's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$218,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Canyon $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Canyon, TX Canyon, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Canyon, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Canyon, TX median $68,233/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Canyon, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Canyon, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 43.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,398
Median Income
$68,233
Median Home Value
$218,300
Median Age
28.2
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
728.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
54.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
674.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
58.3°F
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
7.6"

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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14,500 residents15,000 residents15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 14,921 residents 16,518 residents ▲ +10.7%
Canyon's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
38
housing units authorized
Single-Family
32
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 93
2020 166
2021 142
2022 163
2023 73
2024 38

Permit volume decreased 59% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.6 minutes
Drive Alone
77.4%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.6%
Work from Home
5.1%
Other
3.3%

Based on 7,610 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Canyon sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,106/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
86.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Aldine
15,434 people
Uvalde
15,344 people
Buda
15,487 people
Rio Grande City
15,258 people
Palmview
15,650 people
Mineral Wells
15,130 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Canyon's 15,398 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dentsville, SC
15,396 people
Weigelstown, PA
15,401 people
Santaquin, UT
15,391 people
Ewa Beach, HI
15,388 people
Princeton Meadows, NJ
15,382 people
Eggertsville, NY
15,416 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Canyon's $68,233 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hurstbourne Acres, KY
$68,229 median income
Cuba, NY
$68,229 median income
Newark Valley, NY
$68,229 median income
Annville, PA
$68,239 median income
Geneva, NY
$68,242 median income
Campbell's Island, IL
$68,244 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Canyon, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Canyon, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.4% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.8% White 81.4% Black or African American 3.9% Asian 1.6% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Canyon compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Canyon (this city) 15,398 $68,233
Aldine 15,434 $40,916
Uvalde 15,344 $50,967
Buda 15,487 $111,179
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Canyon, TX?

What is the population of Canyon, TX? +

The population of Canyon, TX stands at 15,398 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Canyon, TX? +

The median household income in Canyon is $68,233 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Canyon? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Canyon; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Canyon, TX safe? +

Canyon has a total crime rate of 728.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Canyon, TX? +

Homes in Canyon carry a median value of $218,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Canyon? +

Canyon has an average annual temperature of 58.3°F, 18.4 inches of precipitation, and 7.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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