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Canyon lake, TX — ZIP 78133

Population: 21,959 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78133 (Canyon lake, TX) is $381,852 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $432,500 after a median 106 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,757/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$381,852

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$381,852
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-11.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$441,602
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$432,500
Median list price
$439,500
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
480
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
405
1-year forecast
-2.4%
Days to pending
129 days
New listings (monthly)
61

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,757/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, COMAL ISD
Schools include
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - CANYON LAKE CAMPUS, STARTZVILLE EL, MT VALLEY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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. (23 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.4 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,851
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,692

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Canyon Lake Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Braunfels National Airport (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-SAN MARCOS, SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL, METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
9.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,939
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,447
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,263

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

How it compares

ZIP 78133State medianUS median
Median home value$381,852$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$432,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market106 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,757/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,939$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 median home value in ZIP 78133?
$381,852.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78133?
$432,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78133?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78133?
Typical rent: $1,757/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78133?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 78133 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78133?
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 78133?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78133?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78133?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78133 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78133?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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