What are the schools like in Kyle, TX?

Kyle is served primarily by HAYS CISD. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Kyle?

The median household income in Kyle, TX is $85,199 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Kyle, TX?

Kyle has an average high temperature of 62.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches.

Kyle, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kyle, TX affordable or expensive?

Kyle's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kyle is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $271,000 and the median rent is $1,572 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kyle, TX?

Kyle has a violent crime rate of 198.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 823.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kyle, TX a Good Place to Live?

Kyle is a small city of 48,484 in Texas, with a median household income of $85,199 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Kyle stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kyle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kyle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Kyle's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kyle costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kyle, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$271,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,572	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,199	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kyle's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.4 /100k

Property Crime

823.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kyle is served primarily by HAYS CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kyle, TX	National Avg
School District	HAYS CISD	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kyle sees average highs of 62.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kyle, TX
Average High — January	62.3°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kyle, TX	National Avg
Population	48,484	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mountain City, TX 3 mi Uhland, TX 6 mi Buda, TX 6 mi Niederwald, TX 6 mi San Marcos, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Kyle

Kyle, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78640

Kyle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle, TX affordable or expensive?

Kyle's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kyle roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $271,000 and median rent is $1,572/month.

What is the crime rate in Kyle, TX?

Kyle's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 823.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kyle?

Public schools in Kyle are operated by HAYS CISD. The district has 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kyle, TX a good place to live?

Kyle, TX has a population of 48,484, a median household income of $85,199, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kyle?

Kyle averages 62.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kyle?

Kyle, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78640.

What is the population of Kyle?

The population of Kyle, Texas is 48,484 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kyle?

Key numbers for living in Kyle: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $271,000, median household income $85,199, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kyle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.