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ZIP 78070

Pop. 20,200·Comal County·295th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,650/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
-$315
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ZIP 78070 · $1,650
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,800/yr
At $1,650/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyComal County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78070 (Canyon Lake, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,200
Median income
$115,175
Median age
46.2
Renters
10.8%
Age distribution
20.5%
14.4%
27.2%
16.5%
21.5%
Under 1820.5%
18–3414.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6416.5%
65+21.5%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
22.7%
White77.2%
Black2%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
20.1%
34.1%
41.2%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+41.2%
Housing tenure
89.2%
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78070 in Canyon Lake, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,508 → $115,175
up 28.7%
Population
17,300 → 20,200
up 16.8%
Renter share
7.2% → 10.8%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35.8% → 41.2%
+5.4 pts
Median age
50.1 → 46.2
-3.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $89,508 to $115,175 across the same window, up 28.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,300 to 20,200 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% change. About 10.8% of households rent today, against 7.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.8% to 41.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78070 covers Canyon Lake, TX. The median rent here is $1,650/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($115,175/yr), ZIP 78070 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78070?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78070 (Canyon Lake, TX) is $1,650. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78070 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78070's median rent of $1,650/mo is $315 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78070 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78070 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #295 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,650/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78070?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,650/mo in ZIP 78070. The local median household income is $115,175/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78070?

Rent in ZIP 78070 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78070 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78070 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,650/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($115,175/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78070 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78070 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.8% of ZIP 78070 households are renters, while 89.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78070 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78070 compare to the rest of Canyon Lake?

ZIP 78070 is more affordable than Canyon Lake overall. At $1,650/mo, it's $49 below the Canyon Lake citywide median of $1,699/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78070 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78070 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,650/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78070's median household income ($115,175/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78070 17%Benchmark 30%
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