Homes for Sale in Kyle, TX
Kyle sits along I-35 south of Austin with a median sale price near $345,000 and roughly 70 days on market. The city of 56,823 is one of the most affordable suburbs in the Austin metro, drawing first-time buyers and young families with new construction and a 25-minute commute to downtown.
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Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Hays County.
- Population56,823 / 269,000
- Median household income$78,000 / $92,000
- Median home value$310,000
- Median age30.2 yrs
- Population growth5.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Kyle Commute Times
Kyle connects to Austin via I-35 and SH-45/SH-130 toll routes.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpark Meadows / South Austin | ~15 mi via I-35 | 15–18 min | 25–30 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~22 mi via I-35 | 25–30 min | 40–55 min |
| San Marcos | ~12 mi via I-35 | 12–15 min | 15–20 min |
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport | ~20 mi via SH-130 | 20–25 min | 25–35 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Kyle city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Kyle at a Glance
- Entry-level affordability
- Lowest metro prices for new construction. Homes from low $200s.
- New construction volume
- Multiple active master-planned communities with builder incentives.
- Young city
- Median age 30.2 reflects draw to young families and first-time buyers.
- I-35 position
- Close enough for Austin commute, far enough for lower prices.
- I-35 dependence
- Heavy backups between Buda and south Austin during rush hour.
- High tax rate
- ~2.10%, among the highest in the metro.
- Infrastructure growing
- School capacity and road widening are active issues.
- HOA-heavy
- Most neighborhoods are newer master-planned with mandatory HOA.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Kyle
- Property taxes
- Kyle’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.10%. On a $345000 home that’s roughly $7,245/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Hays Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $30–$80/month in most communities. Plum Creek includes golf amenity access.
Tax data: Hays Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Kyle Neighborhoods
Plum Creek
Flagship community with golf course, pools. Homes $250s–$450s.
Waterleaf
Newer west side. Homes from $280s. Community pool.
Cypress Forest
Affordable new construction from $230s. Starter territory.
Post Oak
Established along I-35. Homes $250s–$350s.
Steeplechase
Mid-range near Kyle Pkwy. Homes $300s–$400s.
Downtown Kyle
Small historic core along Center Street with character.
Kyle Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negley Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Hays CISD |
| Tobias Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Hays CISD |
| Fuentes Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Hays CISD |
| Elm Grove Elementary | PK-5 | ~710 | Hays CISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Middle School | 6-8 | Hays CISD |
| Simon Middle School | 6-8 | Hays CISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Hays High School | 9-12 | Hays CISD |
| Lehman High School | 9-12 | Hays CISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Hays CISD | 24 | ~21,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.