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Living in
Kyle.
About
Life in Kyle
Kyle is fundamentally a growth story—you're moving to a place that's changing rapidly and will continue to do so. The appeal is straightforward: you get Austin-area job opportunities and amenities without the full Austin price tag, though homes at $335,000 median value aren't cheap by national standards. The 35-minute average commute to Austin jobs is manageable but real, especially if you're working downtown or in tech corridors further north.
Kyle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+53.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kyle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kyle, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (54.3%), and 27.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Kyle
In Kyle, rent runs 25% above the TX average, and home values are 18% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,170
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $294,565 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Kyle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kyle is 1.2 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kyle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute36.4 min avg
How Kyle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kyle, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kyle runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
135
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
803
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kyle Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hays County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hays County, which includes Kyle, the most common type is drought, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Drought | $11.0M |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $2.9M |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | $17,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Hail | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Drought | $100,100 |
| 2019 | 9 | Drought | $111,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Flash Flood | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hays County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Kyle) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (21 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kyle has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
117
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 39°F | 2.41" |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.73" |
| Mar | 73°F | 50°F | 2.76" |
| Apr | 80°F | 56°F | 3.20" |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.57" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.21" |
| Aug | 97°F | 74°F | 2.60" |
| Sep | 91°F | 69°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 82°F | 58°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 2.69" |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.41" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kyle
Kyle has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Ascension Seton Hays
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Buda
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-san Marcos
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · San Marcos
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kyle
Kyle's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kyle (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 36,177 students · in-state tuition $11,481 · 62% graduate · median earnings $60,523 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kyle
Kyle has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
57 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kyle
Kyle Public Library
550 Scott St, Kyle
Cities Near Kyle
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kyle?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kyle FAQ
Is Kyle, Texas affordable?⌄
Kyle's median rent is $1,752/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,323/year. Median home value is $334,600.
Is Kyle, Texas safe?⌄
Kyle's violent crime rate was 135 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 803 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kyle, Texas?⌄
Kyle has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kyle, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Kyle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,752/month and median household income is $90,323/year. The median home value is $334,600. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kyle, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Kyle is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from