The Town FilesCanyon, Texas
City in Randall County · population 14,836 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,300
- Household income
- $69,772
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 28.7
Canyon is a city of 14,836 people in Randall County, Texas. The median home is worth $240,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 98% of Texas towns.
How Canyon ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canyon is worth $240,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $69,772, which is more affordable than 32% of Texas towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 54.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canyon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $69,772 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 54.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Canyon
| People | Canyon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Canyon
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canyon since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1970 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 264 times; the largest was 4.75 inches on May 24, 1996.
Severe weather in Randall County since 1996
Randall County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Fire | FM-5633: Hunggate Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Randall County
Randall County had 37,004 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,315 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Canyon itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Canyon
8 public schools with 3,793 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON H S | 9-12 | 1,100 | 14.3 |
| REEVES-HINGER EL | PK-4 | 646 | 17.0 |
| CANYON INT | 5-6 | 562 | 17.6 |
| CANYON J H | 7-8 | 556 | 15.0 |
| CRESTVIEW EL | PK-4 | 421 | 17.5 |
| SPRING CANYON EL | PK-4 | 399 | 16.6 |
| MIDWAY ALTERNATIVE H S | 10-12 | 65 | 9.3 |
| PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL-CANYON (charter) | 9-12 | 44 | 22.0 |
Towns near Canyon
- Amarillo, TX15.3 mi · 200,393 people · home $196,900
- Hereford, TX29.6 mi · 14,972 people · home $109,700
Canyon questions
Is Canyon, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canyon scores better for retirees than 48% of Texas towns and quieter than 12%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.7).
How much does a house cost in Canyon?
The median owner-occupied home in Canyon is valued at $240,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,772, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Canyon?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Canyon get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canyon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1970. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)