Neighborhood in Canyon Lake, Comal County

Living in Northwest Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake

B

3rd of 9areas in Canyon Lake
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Canyon Lake overall: C+

Northwest Canyon Lake covers part of Canyon Lake, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Canyon Lake. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store5.1 mi
Pharmacy4.0 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe4.6 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym2.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care8.9 mi
Childcare4.2 mi
Library8.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,790
Median rent
$1,380
Median home value
$290,000
Household income
$91,700
Average commute
41 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Canyon Lake

Northwest Canyon Lake is an area in Canyon Lake with about 4,800 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Canyon Lake is B. That puts it 3rd of 9 areas we grade in Canyon Lake, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Canyon Lake

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northwest Canyon Lake

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 5.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Canyon Lake report card

Each grade compares Northwest Canyon Lake with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,380, homes cost 3.2x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $91,700, 3.3% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 41 min, 15% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Canyon Lake compared with Canyon Lake

Better than Canyon Lake

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%23 points lower than Canyon Lake (62%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x21% lower than Canyon Lake (4.0x)

Worse than Canyon Lake

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%6 points lower than Canyon Lake (36%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%3 points lower than Canyon Lake (87%)
  • Median household income: $91,7006% lower than Canyon Lake ($97,301)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ARebecca Creek ElementaryElementary, Comal ISD3.2 mi
  • ASmithson Valley MiddleMiddle, Comal ISD6.5 mi
  • ASmithson Valley High SchoolHigh, Comal ISD7.8 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Canyon Lake

Median rent in Northwest Canyon Lake is $1,380 a month, about the same as the Canyon Lake median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $290,000, 26% lower than the Canyon Lake median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,856 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCanyon LakeTexas
Median rent4% higher than Canyon Lake$1,380$1,327$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Canyon Lake$290,000$389,300$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Canyon Lake3.2x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than Canyon Lake39%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Canyon Lake84%87%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Canyon Lake14%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Canyon Lake199920011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,856
Mortgage payment
$1,587
Property tax
$268
Median rent, for comparison
$1,380

Based on a $290,000 home in Northwest Canyon Lake, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCanyon LakeTexas
Median household income6% lower than Canyon Lake$91,700$97,301$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Canyon Lake3.3%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Canyon Lake6.8%7.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Canyon Lake30%36%34%
Average commute4% higher than Canyon Lake41 min39 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Canyon Lake15%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Canyon Lake0.6%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Canyon Lake92%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northwest Canyon Lake

Under 1818%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6444%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black4.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Canyon Lake

  1. 1A-South Canyon Lake
  2. 2B+East Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,500
  3. 4B-North Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,400
  4. 5C+Central Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,740
  5. 6CSouthwest Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,510
  6. 7CWest Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,170
  7. 8CNortheast Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,170
  8. 9D+Southeast Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,250

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-North FriendswoodFriendswood
  2. B+East GranburyGranbury
  3. B-Southeast RobinsonRobinson

Questions about Northwest Canyon Lake

Is Northwest Canyon Lake a good place to live?

Northwest Canyon Lake covers part of Canyon Lake, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Canyon Lake. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Canyon Lake?

Renters in Northwest Canyon Lake pay a median of $1,380 a month, 4% higher than the Canyon Lake median. The median home is worth $290,000, 26% lower than the Canyon Lake median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Canyon Lake.

What schools serve Northwest Canyon Lake?

The closest rated public schools are Rebecca Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), Smithson Valley Middle (middle, rated A) and Smithson Valley High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Canyon Lake that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.