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Canyon Lake, TX — ZIP 78132

Population: 40,953 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78132 (Canyon Lake, TX) is $555,513 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 95 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,602/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$555,513

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$555,513
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-7.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.9%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$614,215
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$525,000
Median list price
$579,900
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
279
For-sale inventory
488
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
446
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
82

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,602/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,864/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,163/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
COMAL ISD, NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Schools include
HOFFMANN LANE EL, MORNINGSIDE EL, MT VALLEY MIDDLE, DANVILLE MIDDLE, VERAMENDI EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
249
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. (16.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,675
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (34 mi)
National parks include
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Bear Creek Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Braunfels National Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
40
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2011
Housing built before 1970
3.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
77.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,008
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
68,496
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,726

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78132State medianUS median
Typical home value$555,513$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$525,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market95 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,602/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,008$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78132?
$555,513.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78132?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78132?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78132?
Typical rent: $1,602/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78132?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 78132 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78132. 249 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78132?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78132?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78132?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78132?
6 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78132 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78132?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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