City in Collin County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Wylie, TX
15th of 75Texas cities of 50,000+ people
Overall score 87 of 100
37th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Wylie earns a grade of A- on our index, 15th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.
- Good for families
- Top-rated schools
- Low crime
- Fast-growing
- Well connected
- Errands and things to do scores low (17 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
- Population
- 63,842+10.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $2,18956% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $387,00036% higher than Texas
- Household income
- $119,522Median
- Average commute
- 31 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 81Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Wylie
Wylie sits about 22 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 63,842 people lived here in 2025, up 10.9% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2006).
Places locals use include Avalon Park, Lake Lavon Pebble Beach Park and Little Ridge Park.
The median age is 35.3, 49% of households have children, 77% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $119,522 a year (52% higher than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Wylie
- Strong public schools. 100% of the 15 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
- Low violent crime. 81 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 79% lower than the Texas rate.
- High incomes. The median household earns $119,522, 52% higher than the Texas median.
Cons of living in Wylie
- Higher rent. Median rent is $2,189, 56% higher than the Texas median.
- Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 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 and hail as very high here.
Who Wylie suits
- FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 79% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 89% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 52% higher than the Texas median, with 123 restaurants and 14 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for young professionals.
- RetireesA reasonable fit: 12% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 79% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 73% for retirees.
- Remote workersA reasonable fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,189 is 56% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 63% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,189 is 56% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 34% for people on a budget.
Wylie report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Wylie 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 $2,189, homes cost 3.2x income.
54 of 100 vs US citiesJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $119,522, 4.0% unemployed.
91 of 100 vs US citiesSchools: grade A+
15 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.
98 of 100 vs TX citiesSafety: grade A
81 violent crimes per 100k, 604 property crimes per 100k.
93 of 100 vs TX citiesErrands and things to do: grade D
9 grocery stores, 123 restaurants, 39 parks mapped in town.
17 of 100 vs TX citiesGetting around: grade F
Average commute 31 min, 23% work from home.
6 of 100 vs US citiesEducation levels: grade B
43% have a bachelor’s degree.
64 of 100 vs US citiesHealth: grade B-
12% of adults uninsured.
60 of 100 vs US citiesHome ownership: grade A
77% of homes owner-occupied.
90 of 100 vs US citiesInternet access: grade A
97% of homes have broadband.
95 of 100 vs US cities
Where Wylie stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Median household income: $119,52252% higher than Texas ($78,476)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%15 points higher than Texas (63%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%9 points higher than Texas (34%)
Worse than Texas
- Median rent: $2,18956% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- Average commute: 31 min18% higher than Texas (27 min)
Cost of living in Wylie
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Wylie is $2,189 a month, 56% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $88,000 a year. Right now 52% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 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 $387,000, 36% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,118 before tax, or $2,652 with property tax. That is $463 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Wylie pays $6,399 a year, 51% 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 Wylie
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent56% higher than Texas | $2,189 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value36% higher than Texas | $387,000 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income10% lower than Texas | 3.2x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year51% higher than Texas | $6,399 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Texas | 77% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 2006 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,118
- Property tax
- $533
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,189
Based on a $387,000 home in Wylie, 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 Wylie safe?
In 2025, Wylie Police Department reported 52 violent crimes and 388 property crimes. That works out to 81 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 79% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 604 property crimes per 100,000, 71% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.
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 by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Wylie Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Wylie
Wylie has 15 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Wylie ISD.
Top-rated campuses include Wally Watkins Elementary, Dodd Elementary and R F Hartman Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 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.
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
- AWally Watkins ElementaryElementary, Wylie ISD95 of 100
- ADodd ElementaryElementary, Wylie ISD94 of 100
- AR F Hartman ElementaryElementary, Wylie ISD94 of 100
- ARita Smith ElementaryElementary, Wylie ISD94 of 100
- AP M Akin ElementaryElementary, Wylie ISD93 of 100
Daily life in Wylie
Everyday places mapped inside Wylie, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Avalon Park, Lake Lavon Pebble Beach Park, Little Ridge Park.
The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 18% longer than the Texas average. 23% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Dallas is about 22 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Wylie work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $119,522, income per person is $43,785, unemployment is 4.0% and 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income52% higher than Texas | $119,522 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person7% higher than Texas | $43,785 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas | 5.6% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Texas | 43% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points higher than Texas | 91% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas | 12% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas | 97% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute18% higher than Texas | 31 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points higher than Texas | 23% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Wylie
Median age 35.3 years. 49% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Wylie
Wylie has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 40 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Lavon Dam, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windModerate
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 Wylie
Nearby, Lavon gets a B-, Nevada gets a B+ and Seis Lagos gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
Wylie in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.
- 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
- 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
- 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
- 34A-Argyle5,371 people33 mito downtown
- 35A-Richardson118,731 people13 mito downtown
- 36A-Parker5,999 people20 mito downtown
- 37A-Wylie60,334 people22 mito downtown
- 38A-Ovilla4,375 people19 mito downtown
- 39A-North Richland Hills70,780 people27 mito downtown
- 40A-Dennis1,402 people69 mito downtown
Living in Wylie: common questions
Is Wylie, TX a good place to live?
Wylie earns a grade of A- on our index, 15th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.
How much does it cost to live in Wylie?
Median rent in Wylie is $2,189 a month, 56% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $387,000, 36% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.2x 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 $2,652, including property tax.
Is Wylie safe?
In 2025, Wylie Police Department reported 81 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 79% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 604 per 100,000, 71% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Wylie?
We found 15 rated public school campuses inside Wylie. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 98 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.
Does Wylie flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Wylie as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Wylie?
Summers in Wylie peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 40 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Wylie?
The average one-way commute is 31 min, 18% higher than the Texas average. About 23% of workers work from home. It is about 22 miles from downtown Dallas.
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.