At a Glance
Median Income
$61,678
$29,203 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $289,527
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
2,967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
12.5% smoking rate
How Lytle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lytle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lytle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lytle residents earn a median household income of $61,678 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,203. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lytle is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,527. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Lytle reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,967/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Lytle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,484
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,678
Per Capita$29,203
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$1,055
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$289,527
Housing Units954
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property2,967/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation713 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Lytle was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.