Living in Canadian, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canadian · Census data 2020–2024
Canadian has 2,241 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $58,811 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $161,600, the median rent is $805/month.
Canadian at a glance
- Population
- 2,241
- Median age
- 43.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,811State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $161,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Canadian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Canadian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canadian the median home value is $161,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,522 a month in housing costs.
Canadian median household income
The median household income in Canadian is $58,811 and the income per person is $29,065. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Canadian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,156
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.26
Canadian demographics
- Population
- 2,241
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 971
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canadian ›
Education in Canadian
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Canadian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canadian
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.3%
Canadian vs nearby towns
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Canadian ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Canadian: FAQ
What is the median household income in Canadian, TX?
The median household income in Canadian is $58,811, 25% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canadian?
The median home value in Canadian is $161,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Canadian?
The median gross rent in Canadian is $805 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Canadian, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Canadian?
The median age in Canadian is 43.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Canadian?
The average commute to work in Canadian is 19 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canadian?
The unemployment rate in Canadian is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canadian?
15.3% of adults in Canadian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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