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Kyle vs. Buda: prices, property taxes and school districts
In August 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $329,000 in Kyle’s ZIP 78640 and $357,995 in Buda’s ZIP 78610, per Realtor.com. The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.44667 per $100 in Kyle (2025) and $2.184524 in Buda (2025). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $11,010 a year in Kyle and $9,830 in Buda.
By David Eimer · Facts reviewed
Kyle vs. Buda at a glance, August 2026
| Measure | Kyle | Buda |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hays County | Hays County |
| School districts | Hays CISD | Hays CISD |
| ZIP shown | 78640 | 78610 |
| Median list price | $329,000 | $357,995 |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $179 |
| Active listings | 442 | 249 |
| Median days on market | 81 | 69 |
| Combined tax rate per $100 (year) | $2.44667 (2025) | $2.184524 (2025) |
| Road distance to the Texas Capitol (computed) | 23.6 miles | 17.8 miles |
How do home prices compare in Kyle and Buda?
In August 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $329,000 in Kyle’s ZIP 78640 and $357,995 in Buda’s ZIP 78610, per Realtor.com.
Homes spent a median 81 days on the market in ZIP 78640 and 69 in ZIP 78610, with 442 and 249 active listings. The table above adds price per square foot and each city’s full list of ZIP codes is on its own page.
Which has higher property taxes, Kyle or Buda?
The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.44667 per $100 in Kyle (2025) and $2.184524 in Buda (2025). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $11,010 a year in Kyle and $9,830 in Buda.
Those are the rates adopted by the city, county and school district, plus any college or hospital district a homeowner pays, as listed unit by unit on each city page. A MUD or PID in newer subdivisions adds its own rate, and the homestead exemption lowers the school portion. The estimator runs the math on a price you choose.
What school districts serve Kyle and Buda?
Kyle is served mainly by Hays CISD; Buda by Hays CISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
This site does not rate or rank schools. The Texas Education Agency publishes accountability results, and each district publishes its attendance zones.
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Kyle homes for sale
Kyle, TX homes for sale sit in one of the fastest-growing cities in Hays County: the Census Bureau estimates Kyle's population at 69,917 on July 1, 2025, up about 53% from its April 2020 base of 45,686 (computed). Most of the city is in ZIP 78640 and Hays CISD, and a home inside city limits paid nine taxing units in 2025, with a combined rate of $2.44667 per $100 of value. This page lists each rate, where new construction and PIDs are, and how to check a specific address.
Buda homes for sale
Buda, TX homes for sale split into two groups that are taxed differently: homes inside the City of Buda, and homes in the 78610 ZIP that sit outside city limits, often in a MUD. The Census Bureau estimates the City of Buda at 16,166 residents on July 1, 2025, and a homestead inside city limits paid seven taxing units in 2025 with a combined $2.184524 per $100 of value. This page lists each rate, the city's own list of neighborhoods in and out of its limits, and how to verify an address.
Common questions
Is Kyle or Buda cheaper?
By median asking price, Kyle ZIP 78640 ($329,000) was 8% below Buda ZIP 78610 ($357,995) in August 2026, per Realtor.com. A median describes the listing mix, not a like-for-like house, so compare price per square foot and specific homes too.
Does Kyle or Buda have lower property taxes?
Buda had the lower combined adopted rate of the two: $2.184524 per $100 against $2.44667 in Kyle. A homestead exemption, a MUD or PID, or an address in a different school district changes the real bill, so check the specific property on the appraisal district site.
What school district is Kyle in, and what about Buda?
Kyle is served mainly by Hays CISD; Buda by Hays CISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
How do I search homes for sale in both Kyle and Buda?
Each city page has a live search filtered to that city through David Eimer’s Ascend IDX. Save the homes you like in both, then compare them on price per square foot, tax rate including any MUD, and commute before you tour.
Estimate the tax on a specific price with the property tax estimator, or see all 12 cities compared.