Lytle, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Lytle is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,484. Residents earn $61,678 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,484 Population 521/sq mi density
$61,678 Median Income $29,203 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $284,190 Zillow
$1,055 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 4,302 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,678 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,678
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $145,400
48% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 109/100K
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,055
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Lytle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,484
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,678
Per Capita$29,203
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$159,589M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$1,055
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,190

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property4,302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary547/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation713 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+88.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Libraries37

Is Lytle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lytle receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lytle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lytle is $61,678, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lytle is $145,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Lytle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,302 per 100,000, 119% above the national average.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Lytle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Lytle has a population of 2,484 with a density of 521 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.8%).

Population

2,484
Total Population
521
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lytle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.6%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.4%
149% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lytle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lytle is $61,678, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lytle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,678
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,203
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
IRS Avg AGI$74,535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)45,524
County GDP$159,589M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,527
Healthcare5,392
Retail5,030
Manufacturing884

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,802
180% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lytle is $145,400, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,055 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,190.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,400
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$284,190
Median List Price$252,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$252,950
$/Sq Ft$183
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops27.8%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,055
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,802
180% above US avg
Effective Rate6.74%
In Lytle, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 32.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lytle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma9.0%
COPD5.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity32.9%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.5%
Checkup Rate72.4%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access88.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,392
Lytle has a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,302 per 100,000 (119% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Lytle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent109.4/100K
71% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery36.5/100K
Assault72.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,301.9/100K
119% above US avg
Burglary546.9/100K
Theft3,426.9/100K
Vehicle Theft328.1/100K
Arson109.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)229
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Lytle has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
22% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density521/sq mi
Coordinates29.2346°N, 98.7937°W
County FIPS48029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+88.1%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density521/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities5,392
Restaurants4,527
Retail Stores5,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)229
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

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