Neighborhood in Canyon, Randall County

Living in Central Canyon, Canyon

A-

2nd of 3areas in Canyon
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Canyon overall: A

Central Canyon covers part of Canyon, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Canyon. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
10,290
Median rent
$950
Median home value
$263,000
Household income
$77,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Central Canyon

Central Canyon is an area in Canyon with about 10,300 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Canyon, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Central Canyon

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Canyon

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Central Canyon report card

Each grade compares Central Canyon 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 $950, homes cost 3.4x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $77,800, 2.8% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 95 violent crimes per 100k, 463 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 24 min, 6.2% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Canyon compared with Canyon

Better than Canyon

  • Median household income: $77,80012% higher than Canyon ($69,772)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%2 points lower than Canyon (51%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.7%2 points higher than Canyon (4.0%)

Worse than Canyon

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 48%6 points lower than Canyon (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%5 points lower than Canyon (45%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%3 points higher than Canyon (8.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AReeves-Hinger ElementaryElementary, Canyon ISD1 mi
  • ACanyon IntermediateMiddle, Canyon ISD1.4 mi
  • ACanyon High SchoolHigh, Canyon ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Canyon

Median rent in Central Canyon is $950 a month, about the same as the Canyon median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $263,000, 9% higher than the Canyon median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,730 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCanyonTexas
Median rent3% lower than Canyon$950$984$1,403
Median home value9% higher than Canyon$263,000$240,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Canyon3.4x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Canyon49%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Canyon48%54%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Canyon11%8.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Canyon197819831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,730
Mortgage payment
$1,440
Property tax
$290
Median rent, for comparison
$950

Based on a $263,000 home in Central Canyon, 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

MeasureHereCanyonTexas
Median household income12% higher than Canyon$77,800$69,772$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Canyon2.8%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Canyon14%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Canyon39%45%34%
Average commute3% higher than Canyon24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Canyon6.2%6.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Canyon5.7%4.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Canyon92%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Canyon

Under 1818%
18 to 3445%
35 to 6425%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black3.7%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Canyon

  1. 1ASoutheast CanyonMedian rent $1,190
  2. 3B-Southwest CanyonMedian rent $1,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Tuscany EstatesMcAllen
  2. A-West AmarilloAmarillo
  3. A-Kern PlaceEl Paso

Questions about Central Canyon

Is Central Canyon a good place to live?

Central Canyon covers part of Canyon, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Canyon. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Canyon?

Median rent in Central Canyon is $950 a month, 3% lower than the Canyon median. The median home is worth $263,000, 9% higher than the Canyon median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Canyon.

What schools serve Central Canyon?

The closest rated public schools are Reeves-Hinger Elementary (elementary, rated A), Canyon Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Canyon High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Canyon 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.