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Canyon Lake, CA

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A gated community centered on recreation and family fun

Lake Close-Knit Outdoors Beach Relaxed Boating

Canyon Lake is a small town located about an hour south of San Bernardino. Originally a private subdivision community, Canyon Lake is one of only five gated cities in California, allowing for an extremely safe, close-knit environment. With the lake—(which is over 400 acres) —anchoring the town, this private community is focused on having a great time out on the water. You’ll see residents swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, wakeboarding, and more almost every day of the year. When Canyon Lake renters aren’t on the lake, you’ll find them enjoying one of the many beaches and waterfront parks in town.

Canyon Lake has three small retail centers with the largest hub located along Railroad Canyon Road. In this small plaza, there are several salons, restaurants, specialty shops, a grocery store, a library, a bar, and more. Beyond the lake and three small commercial centers, Canyon Lake doesn’t have many amenities within the boundaries of the town. However, there are several large commercial centers a short drive away, along with a movie theater and a bowling alley. Families flock to Canyon Lake because their children are can attend some of the top schools in the area and grow up in safe, community-oriented neighborhoods. Canyon Lake truly has it all for renters who value a private, yet community-focused living experience.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.