salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,840 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 268 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kyle?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kyle
| Size | Kyle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,665 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,485 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,847 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,180 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,333 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kyle overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kyle, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kyle
Life in Kyle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kyle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $626 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $334,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kyle, TX?
Renting in Kyle costs a median of about $1,696 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Kyle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,840 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kyle cheap or expensive?
Kyle is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $97,413. It ranks 268th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kyle?
The median homeowner in Kyle pays $6,170 a year in property taxes, about 1.84% of the median home value.
Is Kyle more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kyle?
The median home value in Kyle is $334,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
56,823 people live in Kyle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.