Living in Kyle, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kyle · Census data 2020–2024
Kyle has 56,823 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $90,323 (15% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $334,600, the median rent is $1,752/month.
Kyle at a glance
- Population
- 56,823
- Median age
- 34.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $90,323State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $334,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,752/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Kyle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Kyle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kyle the median home value is $334,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,752 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,991 a month in housing costs.
Kyle median household income
The median household income in Kyle is $90,323 and the income per person is $38,215. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Kyle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,218
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.71
Kyle demographics
- Population
- 56,823
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 20,714
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kyle ›
Education in Kyle
31% of adults 25 and older in Kyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kyle
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Kyle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | $334,600 | $1,752 |
| Mountain City | 787 | $128,929 | $494,800 | — |
| Buda | 15,859 | $123,766 | $446,600 | $1,852 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | $279,900 | $1,583 |
| Niederwald | 1,029 | $78,438 | $286,500 | $1,716 |
| Hays | 198 | $70,625 | $327,300 | $2,295 |
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Manchaca | 2,171 | $155,313 | $573,800 | $2,591 |
| Creedmoor | 518 | $52,426 | $295,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kyle, TX?
The median household income in Kyle is $90,323, 15% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kyle?
The median home value in Kyle is $334,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Kyle?
The median gross rent in Kyle is $1,752 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Kyle, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Kyle?
The median age in Kyle is 34.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Kyle?
The average commute to work in Kyle is 36 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kyle?
The unemployment rate in Kyle is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kyle?
31% of adults in Kyle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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