Neighborhood in Kyle, Hays County

Living in West Kyle, Kyle

B-

1st of 5areas in Kyle
Overall score 58 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kyle overall: C+

West Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Kyle. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store3.0 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym1.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
7,970
Median rent
$1,730
Median home value
$404,000
Household income
$119,500
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in West Kyle

West Kyle is an area in Kyle with about 8,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for West Kyle is B-. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Kyle, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in West Kyle

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $119,500, 32% higher than the Kyle median.

Cons of living in West Kyle

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

West Kyle report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,730, homes cost 3.4x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $119,500, 0.4% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 24% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

West Kyle compared with Kyle

Better than Kyle

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%24 points higher than Kyle (67%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%15 points lower than Kyle (59%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%14 points higher than Kyle (31%)

Worse than Kyle

  • Vacant homes: 4.7%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.

  • CKyle ElementaryElementary, Hays CISD1.9 mi
  • CLaura B Wallace MiddleMiddle, Hays CISD1.2 mi
  • BJack C Hays High SchoolHigh, Hays CISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in West Kyle

Median rent in West Kyle is $1,730 a month, about the same as the Kyle median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $404,000, 21% higher than the Kyle median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,773 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKyleTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Kyle$1,730$1,752$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Kyle$404,000$334,600$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Kyle3.4x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Kyle44%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Kyle91%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Kyle4.7%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kyle201520101992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,773
Mortgage payment
$2,211
Property tax
$562
Median rent, for comparison
$1,730

Based on a $404,000 home in West 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 income32% higher than Kyle$119,500$90,323$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Kyle0.4%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Kyle9.6%8.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Kyle45%31%34%
Average commute4% lower than Kyle35 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Kyle24%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Kyle0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Kyle99%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 windVery high

Who lives in West Kyle

Under 1825%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6442%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black4.0%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race6.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kyle

  1. 2CSoutheast KyleMedian rent $2,120
  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. BNorth Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. BCamelliaConroe
  3. B-Northwest BurlesonBurleson

Questions about West Kyle

Is West Kyle a good place to live?

West Kyle covers part of Kyle, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 West Kyle?

Renters in West Kyle pay a median of $1,730 a month, about the same as the Kyle median. The median home is worth $404,000, 21% higher than the Kyle median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Kyle.

What schools serve West Kyle?

The closest rated public schools are Kyle Elementary (elementary, rated C), Laura B Wallace Middle (middle, rated C) 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 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.