Neighborhood in Kyle, Hays County

Living in Southeast Kyle, Kyle

C

2nd of 5areas in Kyle
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kyle overall: C+

Southeast Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 (4 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
9,180
Median rent
$2,120
Median home value
$339,000
Household income
$99,600
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Kyle

Southeast Kyle is an area in Kyle with about 9,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 5 areas in Kyle, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Kyle

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

Cons of living in Southeast Kyle

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,120, 21% higher than the Kyle median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Kyle report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $2,120, homes cost 3.4x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $99,600, 3.6% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    34 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 14% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    19% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Kyle compared with Kyle

Better than Kyle

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 23%36 points lower than Kyle (59%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%13 points higher than Kyle (67%)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.8%7 points lower than Kyle (8.9%)

Worse than Kyle

  • Median rent: $2,12021% higher than Kyle ($1,752)
  • Vacant homes: 4.2%2 points higher than Kyle (2.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTobias ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD1.2 mi
  • CArmando Chapa MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD2.6 mi
  • CLehman High SchoolHigh, Hays CISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Kyle

Median rent in Southeast Kyle is $2,120 a month, 21% higher than the Kyle median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $339,000, about the same as the Kyle median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,347 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKyleTexas
Median rent21% higher than Kyle$2,120$1,752$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Kyle$339,000$334,600$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Kyle3.4x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points lower than Kyle23%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Kyle80%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Kyle4.2%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kyle201420101992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,347
Mortgage payment
$1,856
Property tax
$491
Median rent, for comparison
$2,120

Based on a $339,000 home in Southeast 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 income10% higher than Kyle$99,600$90,323$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Kyle3.6%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Kyle1.8%8.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Kyle31%31%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Kyle36 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Kyle14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Kyle0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Kyle100%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 Southeast Kyle

Under 1829%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black6.3%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kyle

  1. 1B-West KyleMedian rent $1,730
  2. 3CCentral KyleMedian rent $1,620
  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. CSouth AzleAzle
  2. C+NasworthySan Angelo
  3. C+The North of AtascocitaAtascocita

Questions about Southeast Kyle

Is Southeast Kyle a good place to live?

Southeast Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Southeast Kyle?

Median rent in Southeast Kyle is $2,120 a month, 21% higher than the Kyle median. The median home is worth $339,000, about the same as the Kyle median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Kyle.

What schools serve Southeast Kyle?

The closest rated public schools are Tobias Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 2 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.