Neighborhood in Kyle, Hays County

Living in Central Kyle, Kyle

C

3rd of 5areas in Kyle
Overall score 44 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kyle overall: C+

Central Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 30,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Kyle. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
30,700
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$336,000
Household income
$87,800
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Central Kyle

Central Kyle is an area in Kyle with about 30,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Kyle is C. That puts it 3rd of 5 areas we grade in Kyle, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Kyle

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Kyle

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Central Kyle report card

Each grade compares Central Kyle with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,620, homes cost 3.8x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $87,800, 2.8% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 34 min, 12% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Kyle compared with Kyle

Better than Kyle

  • Median rent: $1,6208% lower than Kyle ($1,752)
  • Average commute: 34 min7% lower than Kyle (36 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%2 points lower than Kyle (19%)

Worse than Kyle

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%4 points lower than Kyle (67%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x3% higher than Kyle (3.7x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BLaura B Negley ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD0.6 mi
  • AR C Barton MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD1.2 mi
  • BJack C Hays High SchoolHigh, Hays CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Kyle

Median rent in Central Kyle is $1,620 a month, 8% lower than the Kyle median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $336,000, about the same as the Kyle median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,362 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKyleTexas
Median rent8% lower than Kyle$1,620$1,752$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Kyle$336,000$334,600$283,800
Home value to income3% higher than Kyle3.8x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Kyle59%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Kyle63%67%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Kyle2.2%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kyle200920101992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,362
Mortgage payment
$1,839
Property tax
$523
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $336,000 home in Central Kyle, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereKyleTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Kyle$87,800$90,323$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Kyle2.8%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Kyle9.7%8.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Kyle32%31%34%
Average commute7% lower than Kyle34 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Kyle12%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Kyle0.1%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Kyle98%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

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

Who lives in Central Kyle

Under 1825%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6440%
65 and over8.5%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black2.9%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kyle

  1. 1B-West KyleMedian rent $1,730
  2. 2CSoutheast KyleMedian rent $2,120
  3. 4C-East KyleMedian rent $2,200
  4. 5D-Northeast KyleMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Northwest Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. B-Central Little ElmLittle Elm
  3. CNorth Westchester MeadowsGrand Prairie

Questions about Central Kyle

Is Central Kyle a good place to live?

Central Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 30,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Kyle. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Kyle?

Renters in Central Kyle pay a median of $1,620 a month, 8% lower than the Kyle median. The median home is worth $336,000, about the same as the Kyle median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Kyle.

What schools serve Central Kyle?

The closest rated public schools are Laura B Negley Elementary (elementary, rated B), R C Barton Middle (middle, rated A) and Jack C Hays High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 11 Census block groups in this part of Kyle that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.