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Wylie.
About
Life in Wylie
Wylie works well if you want Dallas-area job access without living in the city itself, though the 32-minute average commute is something to factor in. The median household income of $119,522 reflects a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class demographic, and home values around $387,000 are reasonable for the Dallas metro—just expect the cost of living to feel suburban rather than bargain-basement. The subtropical climate means brutal summers with dry heat, and winters are mild but can bring rain.
Wylie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
19.8%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+11.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Wylie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wylie, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.9%), and 12.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.0%
of households
Married Couples
64.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.22
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 56% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Wylie
In Wylie, rent runs 56% above the TX average, and home values are 36% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,399
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $415,847 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Wylie
Unemployment in Wylie is 0.5 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 Wylie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.4 min avg
How Wylie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wylie, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wylie runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
603.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wylie Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collin County, which includes Wylie, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 36 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 26 | Hail | $1302.6M |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | $410,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Hail | $6.6M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $770,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Wylie, is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Collin County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wylie has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.68" |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.74" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wylie
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wylie's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Rowlett
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Richardson
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Allen
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wylie
Wylie's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wylie (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
11.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
13.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (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 & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wylie
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Wylie
Rita & Truett Smith Public Library
300 Country Club Dr Bldg 300, Wylie
Cities Near Wylie
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wylie?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wylie FAQ
Is Wylie, Texas affordable?⌄
Wylie's median rent is $2,189/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $119,522/year. Median home value is $387,000.
Is Wylie, Texas safe?⌄
Wylie's violent crime rate was 81 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 604 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wylie, Texas?⌄
Wylie has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wylie, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Wylie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,189/month and median household income is $119,522/year. The median home value is $387,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wylie, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Wylie is 31 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