Neighborhood in Kyle, Hays County

Living in East Kyle, Kyle

C-

4th of 5areas in Kyle
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kyle overall: C+

East Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Kyle. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
2,000
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$330,000
Household income
$148,500
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in East Kyle

East Kyle is an area in Kyle with about 2,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for East Kyle is C-. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Kyle, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in East Kyle

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $148,500, 64% higher than the Kyle median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in East Kyle

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,200, 26% higher than the Kyle median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

East Kyle report card

Each grade compares East 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 D+

    Median rent $2,200, homes cost 2.2x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $148,500, 4.1% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 16% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    19% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

East Kyle compared with Kyle

Better than Kyle

  • Median household income: $148,50064% higher than Kyle ($90,323)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%21 points higher than Kyle (67%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x40% lower than Kyle (3.7x)

Worse than Kyle

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%41 points higher than Kyle (59%)
  • Median rent: $2,20026% higher than Kyle ($1,752)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%2 points lower than Kyle (97%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DScience Hall ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD0.6 mi
  • CArmando Chapa MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD1 mi
  • CLehman High SchoolHigh, Hays CISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in East Kyle

Median rent in East Kyle is $2,200 a month, 26% higher than the Kyle median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $330,000, about the same as the Kyle median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,292 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKyleTexas
Median rent26% higher than Kyle$2,200$1,752$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Kyle$330,000$334,600$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Kyle2.2x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent41 points higher than Kyle100%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Kyle88%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Kyle0%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kyle200920101992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,292
Mortgage payment
$1,806
Property tax
$486
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $330,000 home in East 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 income64% higher than Kyle$148,500$90,323$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Kyle4.1%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Kyle2.8%8.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Kyle39%31%34%
Average commute9% lower than Kyle33 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Kyle16%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Kyle0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Kyle95%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in East Kyle

Under 1823%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6449%
65 and over6.0%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Black21%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race10.0%

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. 3CCentral KyleMedian rent $1,620
  4. 5D-Northeast KyleMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-West Red OakRed Oak
  2. C-The SettlementRound Rock
  3. B-The T'sThe Colony

Questions about East Kyle

Is East Kyle a good place to live?

East Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Kyle. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in East Kyle?

Renters in East Kyle pay a median of $2,200 a month, 26% higher than the Kyle median. The median home is worth $330,000, about the same as the Kyle median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Kyle.

What schools serve East Kyle?

The closest rated public schools are Science Hall Elementary (elementary, rated D), Armando Chapa Middle (middle, rated C) and Lehman High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.