Neighborhood in Canyon Lake, Comal County
Living in Southeast Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake
9th of 9areas in Canyon Lake
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Canyon Lake overall: C+
Southeast Canyon Lake covers part of Canyon Lake, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Canyon Lake. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.
- Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.6 mi |
| Park | 1.3 mi |
| Cafe | 2.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 9.4 mi |
| Childcare | 2.1 mi |
| Library | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,020
- Median rent
- $1,250
- Median home value
- $365,000
- Household income
- $68,600
- Average commute
- 33 min
- Homes owned
- 73%
What it's like to live in Southeast Canyon Lake
Southeast Canyon Lake is an area in Canyon Lake with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 22% of households with children.
Our grade for Southeast Canyon Lake is D+. That puts it 9th of 9 areas we grade in Canyon Lake, a city that gets a C+ overall.
Pros of living in Southeast Canyon Lake
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Southeast Canyon Lake
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 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.
Southeast Canyon Lake report card
Each grade compares Southeast 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 D+
Median rent $1,250, homes cost 5.3x income.
26 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $68,600, 2.1% unemployed.
47 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.
71 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D-
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
15 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 33 min, 9.6% work from home.
19 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B-
31% have a bachelor’s degree.
58 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
9.9% of adults uninsured.
64 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
73% of homes owner-occupied.
19 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
33 of 100 vs TX areas
Southeast Canyon Lake compared with Canyon Lake
Better than Canyon Lake
- Average commute: 33 min15% lower than Canyon Lake (39 min)
- Median rent: $1,2506% lower than Canyon Lake ($1,327)
- Unemployment rate: 2.1%2 points lower than Canyon Lake (4.0%)
Worse than Canyon Lake
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%14 points lower than Canyon Lake (87%)
- Home value to income: 5.3x33% higher than Canyon Lake (4.0x)
- Vacant homes: 26%13 points higher than Canyon Lake (13%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CStartzville ElementaryElementary, Comal ISD2.7 mi
- BMt Valley MiddleMiddle, Comal ISD3.5 mi
- BCanyon Lake High SchoolHigh, Comal ISD6.2 mi
Cost of living in Southeast Canyon Lake
Median rent in Southeast Canyon Lake is $1,250 a month, 6% lower than the Canyon Lake median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $365,000, 6% lower than the Canyon Lake median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,233 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Canyon Lake | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent6% lower than Canyon Lake | $1,250 | $1,327 | $1,403 |
| Median home value6% lower than Canyon Lake | $365,000 | $389,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income33% higher than Canyon Lake | 5.3x | 4.0x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Canyon Lake | 70% | 62% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Canyon Lake | 73% | 87% | 63% |
| Vacant homes13 points higher than Canyon Lake | 26% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Canyon Lake | 1987 | 2001 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,998
- Property tax
- $235
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,250
Based on a $365,000 home in Southeast 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
| Measure | Here | Canyon Lake | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income29% lower than Canyon Lake | $68,600 | $97,301 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Canyon Lake | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points higher than Canyon Lake | 10% | 7.3% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Canyon Lake | 31% | 36% | 34% |
| Average commute15% lower than Canyon Lake | 33 min | 39 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home15 points lower than Canyon Lake | 9.6% | 24% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Canyon Lake | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Canyon Lake | 89% | 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 Southeast Canyon Lake
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Canyon Lake
- 1A-South Canyon Lake
- 2B+East Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,500
- 3BNorthwest Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,380
- 4B-North Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,400
- 5C+Central Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,740
- 6CSouthwest Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,510
- 7CWest Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,170
- 8CNortheast Canyon LakeMedian rent $1,170
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Park HillsRockwall
- CCentral New BraunfelsNew Braunfels
- D-Southeast CiboloCibolo
Questions about Southeast Canyon Lake
Is Southeast Canyon Lake a good place to live?
Southeast Canyon Lake covers part of Canyon Lake, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Canyon Lake. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.
How much does it cost to live in Southeast Canyon Lake?
Renters in Southeast Canyon Lake pay a median of $1,250 a month, 6% lower than the Canyon Lake median. The median home is worth $365,000, 6% lower than the Canyon Lake median. A median home costs 5.3x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Canyon Lake.
What schools serve Southeast Canyon Lake?
The closest rated public schools are Startzville Elementary (elementary, rated C), Mt Valley Middle (middle, rated B) and Canyon Lake High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 2 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.