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Canyon Lake, CA


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Canyon Lake, California

Canyon Lake, California, in Riverside county, is 15 miles NW of Temecula, California (center to center) and 19 miles S of Riverside, California. The city is located in the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. Canyon Lake has a population of 9,952.

The People and Families of Canyon Lake

In Canyon Lake, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Canyon Lake people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canyon Lake had a median family income of $72,317. Canyon Lake has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the city than most places. In Canyon Lake, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Canyon Lake.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canyon Lake gave more campaign money ($5,900) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canyon Lake Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Canyon Lake. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Canyon Lake is relatively low.

Commuting

In Canyon Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Canyon Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Canyon Lake Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Canyon Lake Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Canyon Lake Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Canyon Lake People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Canyon Lake, CA

Comparing Canyon Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime57

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