Apartments for rent in Canyon, TX

Canyon, a small city in Texas, has a population of slightly more than 14,000. Young adults (15-24) account for a larger portion of the population here (31%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find plenty of opportunities, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 33, the city's population is younger than most cities in Texas. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their residence. The trend is driven in part by a relatively reasonable average rent of $827 per month, which is $202 less than the state average.

Canyon has an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 49% of workers, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Canyon has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the state average, as 7% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 15% possess a Bachelor's degree. There are four primary industries in Canyon: education, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 35% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of almost $65K, Canyon workers take home about $8,000 less than the average Texas resident. Canyon's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.