Real Estate Investing in Canyon, Texas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 23,815 • Randall County

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Should you buy in Canyon, TX? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $151,265
Avg Monthly Rent $1,327
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Canyon Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Texas: Canyon has 2 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

decisively Canyon's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Canyon are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Canyon masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Amarillo, TX

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Avg Home Value
$151,265
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,327
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Amarillo, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Amarillo, TX metro
54
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Canyon

1 College 8,997 Students 449 Off-Campus Renters
C+
West Texas A & M University
4-Year Public · 8,997 students
📍 ~449 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Canyon, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon, TX

What are rental rates like in Canyon, TX?

Rental rates in Canyon, TX average $1,327/mo. Tenant demand and $151K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What are vacancy rates like in Canyon, TX?

Vacancy in Canyon, TX is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,327/mo.

Is Canyon, TX a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Canyon, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $151K and rents around $1,327/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does house hacking work in Canyon, TX?

House hacking in Canyon, TX is reasonable to execute. Prices around $151K and rents of $1,327/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is the tenant base reliable in Canyon, TX?

Tenant demand in Canyon, TX is solid. The local workforce $1,327/mo rents across most rental classes.

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