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Kyle, TX

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Affordability Score: 57/100

Population: 42,954 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Kyle, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 42,954 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (57/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $90,075, median home value of $330,400, median rent of $1,730 per month, and 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,852 per month (studio $1,474, 1BR $1,562, 3BR $2,347, 4BR $2,760). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,504 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Kyle, TX include income. Pressure points are commute. Unemployment currently reads 3.2% and poverty 10.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$90,075
Median household income
Education D
29.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.7x
Home value $330,400 vs income
Commute F
38 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,852/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$10,504/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$90,075
▲ 45% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,864
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Poverty Rate
10.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$330,400
▲ 20% vs national
Median Rent
$1,730/mo
Owner Occupied
71.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,852/mo
▲ 54% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1BR
$1,562
2BR
$1,852
3BR
$2,347
4BR
$2,760

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
56.9%
Median Age
33.4
Avg. Commute
38 min
▲ 12 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,504/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,828/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,516/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,996/yr

What This Means

Kyle, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (57/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 42,954. This area performs well in income. Challenges include commute. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Kyle, TX affordable?
Kyle, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (57/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $90,075. Median home value is $330,400.
What is the cost of living in Kyle?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,730/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,852/mo. Infant childcare $10,504/yr. Median home value $330,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →