Climate
Canyon Lake experiences warm summers and mild winters.
Geography
The city is located in the Texas hill country, north of San Antonio and southwest of Austin.
Cultural Attractions
Canyon Lake is the site of the largest dinosaur tracks in the state, and the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country.
Recreation
Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River provide ample opportunities for water activities.
Historical
Though the Canyon Dam, which sparked the area’s development, was finished in the mid-1960s, the city was not recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a distinct community until 1980.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 20,900
- Population under 55:
- 63.9%
- Population over 55:
- 36.1%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- San Antonio
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 93°F July High, 35°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $46,242
- Median home price:
- $123,750
- Average property tax:
- $2,368
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.6%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 12
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 8/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 59/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 3
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