What are the schools like in Wylie, TX?

Wylie is served primarily by WYLIE ISD. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Wylie?

The median household income in Wylie, TX is $109,465 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Wylie, TX?

Wylie has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wylie, TX affordable or expensive?

Wylie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wylie is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,500 and the median rent is $1,844 per month.

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

Wylie has a violent crime rate of 65.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 860.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wylie, TX a Good Place to Live?

Wylie is a mid-sized city of 57,063 in Texas, with a median household income of $109,465 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wylie stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Wylie 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: 103.3

Wylie's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wylie costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wylie, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,465	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wylie's violent crime rate is 65.9 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.9 /100k

Property Crime

860.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wylie is served primarily by WYLIE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wylie, TX	National Avg
School District	WYLIE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wylie sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wylie, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wylie, TX	National Avg
Population	57,063	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	9.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Paul, TX 2 mi Seis Lagos, TX 4 mi Lavon, TX 5 mi Murphy, TX 5 mi Lucas, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wylie

Wylie, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75098

Wylie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wylie, TX affordable or expensive?

Wylie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wylie roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $316,500 and median rent is $1,844/month.

What is the crime rate in Wylie, TX?

Wylie's violent crime rate is 65.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 860.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wylie?

Public schools in Wylie are operated by WYLIE ISD. The district has 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wylie, TX a good place to live?

Wylie, TX has a population of 57,063, a median household income of $109,465, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Wylie?

Wylie averages 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wylie?

Wylie, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75098.

What is the population of Wylie?

The population of Wylie, Texas is 57,063 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wylie?

Key numbers for living in Wylie: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $316,500, median household income $109,465, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wylie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.