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Canyon

Canyon

Located in Randall County

$262,557 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
64 Homes For Sale

Cowboys and college students in the Texas Panhandle

Anyone traveling west into Canyon will glimpse the Palo Duro Canyon, the country's second-largest canyon and the city’s namesake. Visitors driving along U.S. Route 60 from Amarillo will instead be greeted by Tex Randall, a 47-foot-tall cowboy standing over the highway. Both sights showcase how the Texas Panhandle landscape and small-town pride have shaped Canyon’s identity. “Think of all the cute small towns in Hallmark movies, and that’s Canyon,” says Megan Nelson, the city’s community engagement director and resident of over 10 years. “It’s somewhere that once you leave, all you want to do is come back.” Thanks to employment opportunities from West Texas A&M University, the city’s population has grown from 13,000 in 2010 to an estimated 16,000 in 2023. This growth has also brought a still-expanding boom in new housing and small businesses.

Downtown Canyon is walkable and has shops and botiques.
Downtown Canyon is walkable and has shops and botiques.
There's constant new development making for plenty of opportunities.
There's constant new development making for plenty of opportunities.
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The canyons of Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles outside city limits, offers many ways to explore the 800-foot-deep canyon system, second in size only to the Grand Canyon. The park has campsites and 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, and equestrians can explore the 1,500 acres set aside for horseback riding. The park’s Pioneer Amphitheater hosts the Texas Outdoor Musical every summer, which has been running for nearly 60 years.

Canyon’s parks and trails provide outdoor activities with stunning West Texas views.
Canyon’s parks and trails provide outdoor activities with stunning West Texas views.
The city sits near Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
The city sits near Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
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West Texas A&M University brings thousands to Canyon

West Texas A&M University is the city’s biggest employer and brings 9,000 students to Canyon each school year. “It’s a very growing town. I came up here for school, and I’ve lived here for 10 years. A lot of people I work with now also went there,” Nelson says. The university is known for its business programs and its alternative energy research. The West Texas Wind Turbine, the tallest turbine in the country, anchors its research program. The campus also features a cattle and equine research center, the Buffalo Sports Park athletic complex, and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in Texas.

Canyon, TX, is home to West Texas A&M University, a key part of the community.
Canyon, TX, is home to West Texas A&M University, a key part of the community.
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest in Texas, is in Canyon.
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest in Texas, is in Canyon.
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Spring Canyon and Clifton Ridge are building custom homes

New housing developments have popped up as the city grows. Developments like Spring Canyon and Clifton Ridge offer tracts of land and custom home designs, making them some of the most in-demand communities in the city. Canyon’s median home price is $315,000, compared to the Amarillo median of $238,000. Homes leave the market after an average of 35 days, compared to the national average of 45 days.

Many new homes feature modern ranch and farmhouse designs with open floor plans.
Many new homes feature modern ranch and farmhouse designs with open floor plans.
Canyon, TX offers homes with large lots, perfect for space and privacy.
Canyon, TX offers homes with large lots, perfect for space and privacy.
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Canyon Independent School District earns an A

The city is part of the Canyon Independent School District, with an A on Niche. Niche also named it the top school district in the Amarillo area. The A-minus-rated Canyon High School offers four on-campus career academies, including an agriculture program where students can become certified in welding and cattle feedyard tech.

Canyon High School 1
Canyon High School 1
Canyon Junior High School
Canyon Junior High School
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23rd Street and Fourth Avenue form “Main Street”

Texas Historical Commission recognized Canyon as a Texas Main Street City in 2002 for its small businesses on 23rd Street and Fourth Avenue. This district has over 30 locally owned stores, including bookstores, clothing shops and specialty stores like Canyon Popcorn Co., which sells over 60 flavors of homemade popcorn. The “Main Street” district also has over two dozen independent restaurants, from lattes at Palace Coffee to burgers and nachos at Feldman’s Wrong Way Diner and Italian cuisine at Mickey’s Place.

Canyon, TX, has a thriving small business scene with unique local shops.
Canyon, TX, has a thriving small business scene with unique local shops.
Downtown Canyon features boutiques, cafés, and specialty stores.
Downtown Canyon features boutiques, cafés, and specialty stores.
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Less than 20 miles from downtown Amarillo

Interstate 27 connects Canyon to Amarillo, about 20 miles to the north, and Lubbock, 106 miles to the south. U.S. Highways 60 and 87 also run through the city. While Amarillo City Transit’s bus routes do not reach Canyon, residents can still request on-demand transportation through Panhandle Community Services. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is the closest commercial airport and offers American, Southwest and United flights.

Unpredictable weather in the Panhandle

The Texas Panhandle is known for extreme weather. Summers are hot and sunny, while winters are cold and snowy. Canyon has high winds year-round and has experienced many tornadoes, with large tornado outbreaks in 2021 and 2024. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are common in spring and summer, while frost and “blue northers” — sudden outbreaks of Arctic air — can sweep through in winter.
The Canyon Police Department reported an overall decline in crime between 2021 and 2023, including a 39% decrease in property crime and a 23% decrease in violent crime.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • HB

    Holly Bryant

    Responds Quickly

    Palo Duro Real Estate

    (806) 641-6165

    230 Total Sales

    1 in Canyon

    $346,702 Price

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  • Trajen Johnson

    Trajen Johnson

    Texas Standard Realty, LLC

    (806) 205-6592

    189 Total Sales

    2 in Canyon

    $239K - $379K Price Range

    Trajen Johnson
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  • Randy Astle

    Randy Astle

    INROOTE

    (806) 513-5355

    301 Total Sales

    1 in Canyon

    $415,000 Price

    Randy Astle
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  • Chancy Via

    Chancy Via

    Palo Duro Real Estate

    (806) 639-4655

    185 Total Sales

    1 in Canyon

    $397,450 Price

    Chancy Via
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  • Melissa Atchley

    Melissa Atchley

    MGroup

    (806) 310-7705

    270 Total Sales

    1 in Canyon

    $256,000 Price

    Melissa Atchley
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  • Heather Prichard

    Heather Prichard

    The Prichard Group

    (432) 302-7290

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Canyon

    $281,500 Price

    Heather Prichard
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
4,056
Number of Homes for Sale
64
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
109.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,729
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,768
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value

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Neighborhoods in Canyon

Rockwell Place
Rockwell Place

Rockwell Place is a census-designated place in Randall County, located between the cities of Amarillo and Canyon. With a population of a little less than 2,000, it provides homebuyers the opportunity to have a little more elbow room in terms of property space, has convenient access to Interstate 27 and is in the A-rated Canyon Independent School District. “People looking here want to live in the country,” says Chancy Via, the owner of Palo Duro Real Estate, who has sold homes in the area. “They want space between themselves and their neighbors and the opportunity to build a shop or barn on their property.” The draw to this area is the chance at large property lots. Mobile homes are affixed to the land and can come on property lots that can be as many as 10 acres. “There are not many restrictions regarding what you can build on your property,” says William Wheeler, a Realtor with Fathom Realty, who has lived in Amarillo for 15 years. “Some people have livestock like horses, pigs and goats. It really is country living.” There is also the chance to purchase new construction Craftsman homes. Prices range from around $140,000 to $250,000. Homes have access to well water and sewage lines. Listings, on average, last 56 days, which is slower than the national average of 44 days. Rockwell Place is part of the Canyon Independent School District, which ranks an A on Niche and has about 11,000 students. The area has two school pipelines with Rockwell Road being the dividing line. North of Rockwell Road, students attend Lakeview Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, Greenways Intermediate teaches fifth and sixth grades and West Plains Junior High for seventh and eighth grades. The elementary school gets a B-plus from Niche, while the intermediate and junior high schools receive an A. West Plains High School is the newest school in the city, which opened in the 2022-23 school year and gets a B grade. South of Rockwell Road, children attend Spring Canyon Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, Canyon Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grade, and Canyon Junior High School for seventh and eighth grades. The elementary school is unranked, while the intermediate school and junior high schools get an A. Canyon High School scores an A-minus and offers Advanced Placement courses. The draw to Rockwell Place is getting a property lot that can be multiple acres, so residents can take advantage of their own land to get outdoors. Located between Amarillo and Canyon, residents can drive between the cities. It is less than 10 miles from Southeast Canyon Park and Canyon Aquatic Park. The green space has multiple lighted baseball and softball fields, but it is also visited for its community garden and fishing pond. Known as the CAP, Canyon Aquatic Park is a unique take on a community pool with multiple water slides and diving boards. Along Interstate 27 are numerous RV retailers and garage shops, including Coffman Feed and Trailer. The full-service auto shop offers a selection of hay and feed for livestock owners. At the north end of Rockwell Place is a CEFCO Convenience Store, a gas station where locals can pick up quick supplies. Edes Meat Shop is nearby and offers locally sourced meat and its own beef jerky. There is a Walmart Supercenter less than 5 miles away in Canyon for more traditional shopping. Green Chilie Willys is kind of the pride of the area and is known for its namesake, green chili recipe and jalapeno chicken fried steak. Living between two cities, residents can choose between either location for community events. Housed in the Old Lumber Yard Building, The Lumberyard, 5 miles south in Canyon, is a restaurant and bar that doubles as an event venue. The establishment hosts the Kickin’ It In Canyon Concert series throughout the summer and has food truck nights. In the fall, Maxwell Pumpkin Farm, 3 miles north on Bell Street, has pumpkin picking, hayrides and other Halloween-themed activities. Interstate 27 makes up the western border of Rockwell Place and is how commuters can get 15 miles north to Amarillo or 5 miles south to Canyon. While CareXpress Urgent Care is only about 5 miles away, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, one of the region’s largest hospital facilities, is 13 miles away via I-27. Rick Husband International Airport, 23 miles northeast, offers Southwest, United and American Airlines flights. Located in the high plains, Rockwell Place experiences all types of weather throughout the year, from freezing temperatures to days over 100 degrees. It is also susceptible to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding. While no properties in the area are at an increased risk for flooding, portions of the eastern and southern boundary have elevated risks. The Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages all Texas homeowners to purchase flood insurance due to the state’s history with natural disasters

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Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
27
Median Rent
$912
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,450
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,995
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,995
Median Condo Rent
$749
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$749

Weather

Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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