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Is Kyle a Good Place to Live? Kyle, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kyle ranks #366 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 524 smaller cities and #19 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+6.1%, #4 of 468) and low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476), and trails on long commutes (36.4 min, #509 of 524).
Kyle by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kyle's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Kyle?
Kyle's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,752/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $294,393, 2% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Kyle | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.1#584 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $294,393#359 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,555/mo#383 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $334,600#614 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,752/mo#923 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 23.3%#810 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Kyle housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Kyle is in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Kyle safe?
Kyle recorded 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 373 and 66% below Texas's 401. That ranks #204 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #85 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kyle Police Department. Property crime runs 803 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Kyle | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 135#204 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 803#139 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Kyle?
The median household in Kyle earns $90,323, 18% above the US figure of $76,827 and 24% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.2%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 6.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Kyle | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $90,323#454 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 8.9%#409 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +6.1%#11 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kyle?
The median resident of Kyle is 34.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #756 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kyle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 31%#756 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 67.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kyle's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Kyle; its public schools have 15.6 students per teacher and spend $11,362 per pupil. 35.7% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Kyle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.6#561 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,362#1031 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 35.7%#834 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.4%#730 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 19.1%#1199 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 10,075 students are enrolled in Kyle's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Kyle?
The average commute in Kyle is 36.4 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.5% of workers take transit and 13.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kyle scores 6.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.9°F and winters 52.4°F, with 36.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kyle | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 36.4 min#1282 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 16.2%#1245 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 76.5% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.5% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13.2% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 6.3#1283 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.3 | 38.9 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 66.6 | 42.4 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 49.5 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 79.8 | 56.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 86.2 | 64.9 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 71.7 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 73.4 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 96.8 | 73.7 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 90.5 | 68.5 | 4 |
| Oct | 82.1 | 58.1 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 71.5 | 48.3 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 63.7 | 40.8 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at San Marcos.
| Measure | Kyle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 68.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 52.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 36.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at San Marcos.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kyle?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Kyle's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hays County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 63% of US counties.
| Measure | Kyle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#508 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hays County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hays County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.011% | 86% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0028% | 71% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.003% | 62% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.089% | 59% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0098% | 54% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kyle compare with similar-size cities?
Kyle is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #175 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 56,823.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #366 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 | 36.4 min |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #584 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 | 20.7 min |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #157 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 | 27.7 min |
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #445 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 | 24.4 min |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #318 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 | 30.8 min |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #866 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 | 21 min |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #168 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 | 21.3 min |
| Highland, CAPop. 56,675 | #1075 | 48.4 | $77,120 | $1,629/mo | 490 | 30.4 min |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #190 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 | 29.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kyle compare with the rest of Texas?
Kyle ranks #19 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 60.7 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 24% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 66% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Wylie, TXPop. 60,334 | … #15 | 62.6 | $119,522 | $2,189/mo | 81 |
| Pflugerville, TXPop. 65,971 | #16 | 62.3 | $117,799 | $1,932/mo | 186 |
| League City, TXPop. 116,215 | #17 | 62.2 | $121,099 | $1,684/mo | 60 |
| Lewisville, TXPop. 131,080 | #18 | 61.0 | $89,233 | $1,670/mo | 218 |
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #19 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #20 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 |
| New Braunfels, TXPop. 104,643 | #21 | 60.0 | $86,021 | $1,654/mo | 223 |
| Pearland, TXPop. 127,514 | #22 | 59.5 | $118,842 | $1,860/mo | 82 |
| Rowlett, TXPop. 65,463 | #23 | 59.4 | $112,081 | $1,990/mo | 157 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Kyle among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Kyle's score calculated?
Kyle scores 60.7 out of 100, #366 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kyle. Similar-size median 55.5.
65.2 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Kyle's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
92.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kyle. Similar-size median 58.9.
54.7 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Kyle's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
41.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Kyle's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kyle. Similar-size median 56.1.
63.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Kyle. Similar-size median 42.4.
94.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kyle. Similar-size median 50.0.
30.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kyle's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
27.9 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
62.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kyle's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kyle has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kyle
Is Kyle, TX a good place to live?
Kyle ranks #366 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 524 smaller cities and #19 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+6.1%, #4 of 468) and low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476), and trails on long commutes (36.4 min, #509 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Kyle?
Kyle's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,752/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $294,393, 2% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Kyle?
Kyle recorded 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 373 and 66% below Texas's 401. That ranks #204 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #85 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kyle Police Department. Property crime runs 803 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Kyle?
The median household in Kyle earns $90,323, 18% above the US figure of $76,827 and 24% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.2%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 6.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Kyle?
Median rent in Kyle is $1,752/mo (Census), #923 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,555/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kyle?
Zillow's typical home value in Kyle is $294,393, down 6.5% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $334,600.
How are the public schools in Kyle?
There is no city graduation rate for Kyle; its public schools have 15.6 students per teacher and spend $11,362 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Kyle?
The average commute is 36.4 minutes, #1282 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 16.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kyle?
Kyle averages 68.6°F over the year, 83.9°F in summer and 52.4°F in winter, with 36.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kyle walkable?
Kyle scores 6.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kyle at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hays County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 63% of US counties.
Who lives in Kyle?
Kyle has 56,823 residents. The median resident of Kyle is 34.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #756 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kyle compare with the rest of Texas?
Kyle ranks #19 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 60.7 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 24% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 66% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Kyle?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kyle's population of 56,823 are Sarasota, FL (#584 overall), Marana, AZ (#157 overall), Bartlett, TN (#445 overall), Oak Lawn, IL (#318 overall), and Albany, OR (#866 overall). Kyle is #366.