City in Hays County, part of the Austin metro

Living in Kyle, TX

C+

40th of 75Texas cities of 50,000+ people
Overall score 52 of 100
33rd of 58 in the Austin area

Kyle earns a grade of C+ on our index, 40th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Errands and things to do scores low (5 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (0 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Kyle isHoustonSan AntonioDallasFort WorthKyle
Where Kyle is in Texas.
Population
69,917+53.0% since 2020
Median rent
$1,75225% higher than Texas
Median home value
$334,60018% higher than Texas
Household income
$90,323Median
Average commute
36 minOne way
Violent crime
135Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Kyle

Kyle sits about 22 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 69,917 people lived here in 2025, up 53.0% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2010).

Local spots people know include Lake Kyle Park, Dog park of Steeple Chase Kyle and Steeplechase Park.

The median age is 34.1, 38% of households have children, 67% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $90,323 a year (15% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Kyle

  • Low violent crime. 135 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 65% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 53% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Kyle

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,752, 25% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 36 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Kyle suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 25% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 65% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 54% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 15% higher than the Texas median, with 168 restaurants and 15 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 9% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 19% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 65% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 45% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,752 is 25% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 51% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,752 is 25% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for people on a budget.

Kyle report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Kyle with other US cities of 50,000+ people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,752, homes cost 3.7x income.

    43 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $90,323, 3.1% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D+

    12 rated campuses, 25% rated A or B.

    31 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade B+

    135 violent crimes per 100k, 803 property crimes per 100k.

    80 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    6 grocery stores, 168 restaurants, 40 parks mapped in town.

    5 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 13% work from home.

    0 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade C

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade C-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A

    97% of homes have broadband.

    94 of 100 vs US cities

Where Kyle stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Vacant homes: 2.4%7 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
  • Median household income: $90,32315% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 97%6 points higher than Texas (91%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 36 min36% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,75225% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%7 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Kyle

Kyle renters pay a median of $1,752 a month, 25% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $70,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 59% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $334,600, 18% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,831 before tax, or $2,346 with property tax. That is $594 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Kyle pays $6,170 a year, 46% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Kyle

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in KyleStudio$1,4471 bedroom$1,5302 bedrooms$1,8173 bedrooms$2,2924 bedrooms$2,689
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent25% higher than Texas$1,752$1,403$1,413
Median home value18% higher than Texas$334,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Texas3.7x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Texas59%52%51%
Median property tax per year46% higher than Texas$6,170$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Texas67%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,346
Mortgage payment
$1,831
Property tax
$514
Median rent, for comparison
$1,752

Based on a $334,600 home in Kyle, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Kyle safe?

In 2025, Kyle Police Department reported 97 violent crimes and 577 property crimes. That works out to 135 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 65% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 803 property crimes per 100,000, 61% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 27% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Kyle by yearTexas13520212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
135
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
803
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Kyle by yearTexas80320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Kyle Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Kyle

Kyle has 12 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 25% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Idea Public Schools and Hays CISD.

Top-rated campuses include Idea Kyle College Preparatory. The average rating score across all campuses is 78 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
31
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
78
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AIdea Kyle College PreparatoryOther, Idea Public Schools91 of 100
  • BLaura B Negley ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD85 of 100
  • BIdea Kyle AcademyElementary, Idea Public Schools81 of 100
  • CArmando Chapa MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD79 of 100
  • CHemphill ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD79 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Kyle

We grade 5 areas inside Kyle. The top three are West Kyle (B-), Southeast Kyle (C) and Central Kyle (C). If price matters most, Central Kyle has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,620 a month. East Kyle is the priciest, at $2,200. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 5 Kyle neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Kyle

    Everyday places mapped inside Kyle, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Lake Kyle Park, Dog park of Steeple Chase Kyle, Steeplechase Park.

    The average one-way commute is 36 minutes, 36% longer than the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Austin is about 22 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Kyle work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $90,323, income per person is $38,215, unemployment is 3.1% and 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    6
    Pharmacies
    6
    Restaurants
    168
    Cafes
    15
    Bars
    7
    Parks
    40
    Gyms
    21
    Hospitals and urgent care
    17
    Childcare
    14
    Libraries
    2

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income15% higher than Texas$90,323$78,476$80,734
    Income per person6% lower than Texas$38,215$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.1%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas8.9%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Texas31%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points higher than Texas91%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas19%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute36% higher than Texas36 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home1 points lower than Texas13%14%15%
    Workers who work from home13%
    Workers who take transit0.5%
    Workers who walk0%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Kyle

    Under 1825%
    18 to 3426%
    35 to 6440%
    65 and over8.0%

    Median age 34.1 years. 38% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White39%
    Hispanic or Latino52%
    Black4.5%
    Asian1.0%
    Other or more than one race3.7%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Kyle

    Kyle has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 117 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Kyle30°50°70°90°62J67F73M80A86M92J96J97A90S82O72N64DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from San Marcos, 9 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingHigh
    • HurricanesModerate
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresVery high
    • Winter stormsVery high
    • Strong windHigh

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Kyle

    Nearby, Buda gets an A-, Uhland gets a C+ and Niederwald gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. A-BudaSmall city, 15,859 people6 mi
    2. C+UhlandTown, 2,520 people6 mi
    3. FNiederwaldTown, 1,029 people6 mi
    4. B+ManchacaTown, 2,171 people10 mi
    5. D-San MarcosCity, 70,897 people10 mi
    6. D-San LeannaTown, 1,047 people10 mi

    Kyle in the Austin area

    How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
    3. 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
    4. 30C+Wyldwood4,934 people20 mito downtown
    5. 31C+Bartlett1,941 people39 mito downtown
    6. 32C+Lago Vista9,650 people18 mito downtown
    7. 33C+Kyle56,823 people22 mito downtown
    8. 34C+Uhland2,520 people23 mito downtown
    9. 35C+Elgin11,563 people22 mito downtown
    10. 36C+Georgetown85,999 people26 mito downtown

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    Living in Kyle: common questions

    Is Kyle, TX a good place to live?

    Kyle earns a grade of C+ on our index, 40th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

    How much does it cost to live in Kyle?

    Renters in Kyle pay a median of $1,752 a month, 25% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $334,600, 18% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,346, including property tax.

    Is Kyle safe?

    In 2025, Kyle Police Department reported 135 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 65% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 803 per 100,000, 61% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Kyle?

    We found 12 rated public school campuses inside Kyle. 25% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 31 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Kyle?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Kyle are West Kyle, Southeast Kyle and Central Kyle. We score 5 areas in the city.

    Does Kyle flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Kyle as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Kyle?

    Summers in Kyle peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Kyle?

    The average one-way commute is 36 min, 36% higher than the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home. It is about 22 miles from downtown Austin.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.