Canyon Lake, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,107 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$124,948 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$647,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$973 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,228 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
4
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
6
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 3 0 55
Mar 2 0 57
Apr 1 0 61
May 0 0 66
Jun 0 0 71
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 77
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 1 0 67
Nov 1 0 59
Dec 2 0 53

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Schools

Tuscany Hills Elementary
2 miles, W 4.1 star
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Canyon Lake Middle
2 miles, S 2.3 star
Herk Bouris Elementary
2 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Professional Golfers Career College
12 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Menifee Global Medical Center
6 miles, E 1.4 star
Southwest Healthcare System
10 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Ontario International Airport
32 miles, N 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
35 miles, W 2.8 star
Palm Springs International Airport
45 miles, E 1.9 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
52 miles, NW 1.9 star