What are the schools like in Lytle, TX?

Lytle is served primarily by LYTLE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lytle?

The median household income in Lytle, TX is $51,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Lytle, TX?

Lytle has an average high temperature of 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Lytle, TX affordable or expensive?

Lytle's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lytle is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,000 and the median rent is $869 per month.

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

Lytle has a violent crime rate of 30.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2967.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lytle, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lytle is a small town of 2,262 in Texas, with a median household income of $51,875 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Lytle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lytle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lytle 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: 93.7

Lytle's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lytle costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lytle, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$869	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lytle's violent crime rate is 30.6 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.6 /100k

Property Crime

2967.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lytle is served primarily by LYTLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lytle, TX	National Avg
School District	LYTLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lytle sees average highs of 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July, with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lytle, TX
Average High — January	66.2°F
Average High — July	96.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lytle, TX	National Avg
Population	2,262	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Natalia, TX 5 mi LaCoste, TX 5 mi Macdona, TX 8 mi Somerset, TX 8 mi Von Ormy, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lytle

Lytle, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78052

Lytle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lytle, TX affordable or expensive?

Lytle's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lytle roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,000 and median rent is $869/month.

What is the crime rate in Lytle, TX?

Lytle's violent crime rate is 30.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2967.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lytle?

Public schools in Lytle are operated by LYTLE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lytle, TX a good place to live?

Lytle, TX has a population of 2,262, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Lytle?

Lytle averages 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lytle?

Lytle, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78052.

What is the population of Lytle?

The population of Lytle, Texas is 2,262 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lytle?

Key numbers for living in Lytle: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $116,000, median household income $51,875, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lytle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.