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Kyle, TX homes for sale: taxes, schools and new construction
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.
By David Eimer · Facts reviewed · Market figures for August 2026
Opens David’s live Ascend IDX search, filtered to Kyle, TX.
The numbers
- Median list price, ZIP 78640
- $329,000As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Active listings, ZIP 78640
- 442As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Median days on market, ZIP 78640
- 81As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Road distance to the Texas Capitol
- 23.6 milesAs of 2026-09-27
Computed from the Census Bureau's point for the city over OpenStreetMap roads. Drive time depends on traffic.
- Population, City of Kyle
- 69,917As of July 1, 2025 estimate
Census Bureau Vintage 2025; the April 1, 2020 estimates base was 45,686.
U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗
- County
- Hays CountyAs of 2026-09-27
Values are set by the Hays Central Appraisal District and taxes collected by the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- School district for most of the city
- Hays CISDAs of FY2025
The only school district in the City of Kyle's direct and overlapping rate table.
- Combined tax rate inside city limits
- $2.44667 per $100As of 2025 tax year
Nine units: county, special road, city, Hays CISD, ACC, ESD #5, ESD #9 and two Plum Creek districts. Before exemptions; a MUD or PID adds to it.
- City of Kyle tax rate
- $0.5957 per $100As of 2025 tax year
Up from $0.4693 in 2024 in the City's ACFR table; voter-approval rate $0.595715.
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- Share of Kyle's land area in ZIP 78640
- 70.9%As of 2020 Census geography
Computed from the Census ZCTA-to-place file; 25.5% is in 78666 and 3.6% in 78610.
Kyle listing market by ZIP code, August 2026
| ZIP | Median list price | Change vs. a year ago | Active listings | Median days on market | Price per sq ft | Share with a price cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78640 (Kyle) | $329,000 | −4.9% | 442 | 81 | $170 | 30% |
| Austin metro | $450,000 | −9.8% | 12,517 | 73 | $231 | 28% |
Asking prices on active listings, not sale prices. The Austin metro row is the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area for the same month.
Taxing units on a Kyle homestead inside city limits: 2025 tax rates per $100 of value
| Taxing unit | Type | 2025 rate per $100 | Homestead exemption on the county list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County | County | $0.3573 | 1% or $5,000 |
| Hays County Special Road | County road levy | $0.0426 | $3,000 |
| City of Kyle | City | $0.5957 | 20% (see the Hays CAD table) |
| Hays CISD | School district | $1.1546 | $140,000 (state) |
| Austin Community College | College district | $0.1034 | 1% or $5,000 |
| Hays County ESD #5 | Emergency services district | $0.1000 | None listed |
| Hays County ESD #9 | Emergency medical services district | $0.06237 | None listed |
| Plum Creek Conservation District | Conservation district | $0.0137 | Over-65 only |
| Plum Creek Groundwater Conservation District | Groundwater district | $0.0170 | None listed |
| Combined (computed) | $2.44667 |
Public improvement districts with their own fund in the City of Kyle's FY2026-27 proposed budget
| District | Type | City fund number |
|---|---|---|
| Bunton Creek PID | Public improvement district | 8200 |
| 6 Creeks PID | Public improvement district | 8210 |
| SW Kyle PID #1 | Public improvement district | 8220 |
| Plum Creek North PID | Public improvement district | 8225 |
| Porter Country PID | Public improvement district | 8227 |
| Limestone Creek PID | Public improvement district | 8228 |
New-construction and master-planned communities in Kyle: builders and special districts
| Community | Builders (per community site) | Special district (MUD/PID/WCID) | District tax rate per $100 (year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Clark Wilson Builder, Newmark Homes, Risewell Homes | Anthem Municipal Utility District | $1.00 (2026; also $1.00 in 2025) |
| Crosswinds | Century Communities, MileStone Community Builders, Pacesetter Homes, Perry Homes, Pulte Homes | Crosswinds Municipal Utility District | $0.90 (2026; also $0.90 in 2025) |
| 6 Creeks | Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Pulte Homes, Risewell Homes | 6 Creeks Public Improvement District (City of Kyle) | PID assessment, not a per-$100 rate: $2,247.42 to $6,304.68 per lot by lot type, due Jan. 31, 2027 (2026 plan) |
| Plum Creek North | Lennar | Plum Creek North Public Improvement District (City of Kyle) | PID assessment, not a per-$100 rate: $1,015.72 to $1,580.47 per lot by lot type and improvement area, due Jan. 31, 2027 (2026 update) |
Combined rate in the table above: $2.44667 per $100 of taxable value, before exemptions. Use the property tax estimator to run it on a price.
What should you know before looking at homes for sale in Kyle, TX?
Kyle is a Hays County city south of Austin, and it has grown quickly. The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates put Kyle at 69,917 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with an April 2020 estimates base of 45,686, a gain of about 53% in five years (computed). That growth is mostly new subdivisions, which is why taxes, special districts and builder contracts matter more here than in an older city.
Kyle's mailing ZIP is 78640, which holds 70.9% of the city's land area in the Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP-to-place file (computed). Another 25.5% of Kyle's land sits in 78666, a ZIP shared with San Marcos, and 3.6% in Buda's 78610, so a 78640 address is not proof a home is inside Kyle city limits. The market table on this page uses 78640 for that reason.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file ↗
What is the property tax rate in Kyle, TX?
A homestead inside Kyle city limits paid nine taxing units in the 2025 tax year, and the City of Kyle lists all nine in its FY2025 annual financial report: Hays County at $0.3573 per $100 of value, the county's Special Road levy at $0.0426, the City of Kyle at $0.5957, Hays CISD at $1.1546, Austin Community College at $0.1034, Hays County ESD #5 at $0.10, Hays County ESD #9 at $0.06237, and the Plum Creek conservation and groundwater districts at $0.0137 and $0.017. The same table totals them at $2.44667, and each rate matches the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector's 2025 list.
The city's share rose the most. The City of Kyle's rate was $0.4693 in its 2024 row and $0.5957 for 2025, and the City's tax page lists a 2025 no-new-revenue rate of $0.488509 and a voter-approval rate of $0.595715. Exemptions lower each line separately: Hays CISD subtracts the state's $140,000 school homestead exemption, and Hays CAD's 2025 table lists a 20% local homestead exemption for the City of Kyle. The Austin property tax guide explains how the exemptions, the 10% homestead cap and protests work.
Sources: City of Kyle: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 (Table 13, direct and overlapping rates) ↗ · Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗ · Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗ · City of Kyle: Tax Rates and Forms ↗
Where is new construction in Kyle, and what do PIDs add?
Much of Kyle's new construction is financed through public improvement districts rather than the MUDs common elsewhere around Austin. The City of Kyle's FY2026-27 proposed budget carries a separate fund for six of them: Bunton Creek, 6 Creeks, SW Kyle PID #1, Plum Creek North, Porter Country and Limestone Creek. A PID levies an assessment on each lot to repay the cost of streets, utilities and other improvements, and the assessment is billed on top of the nine taxing units above. The community table on this page lists the builders, district and 2026 rate or assessment for Anthem, Crosswinds, 6 Creeks and Plum Creek North.
Texas Property Code §5.014 requires a seller to give the buyer a prescribed PID notice before a binding contract, and §5.0141 lets the buyer terminate within seven days of receiving it if the notice came late. Ask the builder or seller for the current annual installment for the exact lot, not an average, because assessments vary by lot size and improvement area. If a subdivision is in a MUD instead, Texas Water Code §49.452 requires a separate MUD notice with the district's rate.
Sources: City of Kyle: Proposed Budget, Fiscal Year 2026-27 ↗ · Texas Property Code §§5.014, 5.0141 (PID notice) ↗ · Texas Water Code §49.452, Notice to Purchasers ↗
Which school district serves Kyle, and how do you check an address?
Hays CISD is the school district in the City of Kyle's direct and overlapping tax rate table, and its 2025 rate of $1.1546 per $100 is the largest line on a Kyle bill. Hays CISD is also part of the Austin Community College taxing district, which is why ACC's $0.1034 rate appears on Kyle bills; Austin Community College lists Hays CISD among the school districts in its taxing district.
Attendance zones change as Hays CISD opens campuses, so check the specific address rather than a subdivision name. Hays CISD publishes its attendance zones on its When and Where page, next to the calendar and bell times. Confirm the zone for the exact street address before your option period ends, and read any boundary planning notices the district has posted.
Sources: City of Kyle: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 (Table 13, direct and overlapping rates) ↗ · Austin Community College: ACC District and Service Area ↗ · Hays CISD: When and Where (attendance zones and interactive map) ↗
Which emergency services districts tax Kyle homes?
Two emergency services districts appear on a Kyle homestead's bill in the City of Kyle's own rate table. Hays County ESD #5 levied $0.10 per $100 in 2025, and Hays County ESD #9, an emergency medical service district, levied $0.06237. The City of Kyle's rate table shows ESD #9 at $0.05044 the year before, so its 2025 rate was about 24% higher (computed).
The two Plum Creek lines are small but real. The Plum Creek Conservation District levied $0.0137 and the Plum Creek Groundwater Conservation District $0.017 in 2025, together about $31 a year on $100,000 of taxable value (computed). Because special districts do not follow city limits exactly, the tax statement or the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector's account search is the final word on which units tax a given parcel.
Sources: Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗ · City of Kyle: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 (Table 13, direct and overlapping rates) ↗ · Hays County Emergency Services District No. 9 ↗
How do you check flood risk and public records on a Kyle address?
Before an offer, pull three records for the lot. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center shows the effective flood map panel and zone for an address, which your lender and insurer will also check. The Hays Central Appraisal District's records list the appraised value, exemptions and every taxing unit, and its published 2025 rate table explains each code on the account.
For a new subdivision, look up any MUD or water district by name in the TCEQ Water Utility Database to confirm its type, status and whether it has issued bonds. Then add the PID installment or MUD rate to the nine units above and ask your lender to underwrite the payment with the full amount. Our research desk walks through the same public records for any address.
Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗ · Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗ · TCEQ Water Utility Database (water districts) ↗
Why have your own agent before you visit a Kyle builder model?
The builder's on-site sales consultant represents the builder. Since January 1, 2026, a Texas license holder must have a written agreement with a buyer before showing a home, and the agreement must state in conspicuous language that broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable, according to the Texas Real Estate Commission. Builders also set their own rules for recognizing a buyer's agent, and those rules usually turn on the first visit.
KB Home's published broker policy, for example, requires the agent to accompany the client at the first visit, confirm a written buyer agreement then, and submit a signed agreement that predates the purchase contract. Other builders' policies differ, so ask each sales office for its written policy before you sign in. The new construction buyer's guide covers builder contracts, inspections and warranties step by step.
Sources: TREC: What changes in 2026 about buyer/tenant representation in Texas ↗ · KB Home: For Real Estate Agents (broker cooperation policy) ↗
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Kyle, TX?
For the 2025 tax year, a homestead inside Kyle city limits paid a combined $2.44667 per $100 of value across nine taxing units, according to the City of Kyle's FY2025 financial report and the Hays County tax office list. The City of Kyle's own rate was $0.5957 and Hays CISD's was $1.1546. Exemptions lower the bill; a PID or MUD adds to it.
What county is Kyle, TX in?
Kyle is in Hays County. The Hays Central Appraisal District sets values and the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector collects taxes for the county, the City of Kyle, Hays CISD and the other units on a Kyle bill. Hays County's own 2025 rate was $0.3573 per $100, plus a $0.0426 Special Road levy.
What school district is Kyle, TX in?
Hays CISD is the school district in the City of Kyle's tax rate table, with a 2025 rate of $1.1546 per $100. Campus assignments depend on the address, so use the Hays CISD attendance zone map to check a specific home before you make an offer.
What ZIP code is Kyle, TX?
Kyle's main ZIP is 78640, which covers 70.9% of the city's land area in the Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP-to-place file (computed). Parts of Kyle fall in 78666, shared with San Marcos, and 78610, shared with Buda, so check city limits by address rather than by ZIP.
Do new homes in Kyle have PID or MUD fees?
Many do. The City of Kyle's FY2026-27 proposed budget has separate funds for six public improvement districts, including 6 Creeks, Plum Creek North and Porter Country. The seller must give a PID or MUD notice before a binding contract; ask for the annual installment for the specific lot.
How fast is Kyle, TX growing?
The Census Bureau estimates Kyle's population at 69,917 on July 1, 2025, up from an April 2020 estimates base of 45,686, about 53% growth in five years (computed). Most of that growth has come from new subdivisions, which is why special districts and builder contracts deserve a close read.
Before you tour in Kyle
- Confirm the address is inside Kyle city limits; a 78640 ZIP alone does not prove it.
- List every taxing unit on the Hays CAD account, including any PID or MUD, and budget with the full rate.
- Get the PID or MUD notice and the lot's annual installment before signing a contract.
- Check the Hays CISD attendance zone for the exact address.
- Look up the flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
- Sign a buyer agreement and get the builder's written agent policy before the first model visit.
Sources and review date
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on ; market figures are Realtor.com’s August 2026 release. Tax rates, district lines and fees change; confirm them for a specific address before relying on them.
- Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file ↗
- Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗
- City of Kyle: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 (Table 13, direct and overlapping rates) ↗
- City of Kyle: Tax Rates and Forms ↗
- City of Kyle: Proposed Budget, Fiscal Year 2026-27 ↗
- Austin Community College: ACC District and Service Area ↗
- Hays Consolidated Independent School District ↗
- Hays CISD: When and Where (attendance zones and interactive map) ↗
- Hays County Emergency Services District No. 9 ↗
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗
- TCEQ Water Utility Database (water districts) ↗
- Texas Property Code §§5.014, 5.0141 (PID notice) ↗
- Texas Water Code §49.452, Notice to Purchasers ↗
- TREC: What changes in 2026 about buyer/tenant representation in Texas ↗
- KB Home: For Real Estate Agents (broker cooperation policy) ↗
- Anthem: master-planned community in Kyle (builder list) ↗
- Anthem: Anthem Cottages in Kyle, TX ↗
- Anthem Municipal Utility District: district page ↗
- Anthem MUD: Order Setting Tax Rates for 2026 ↗
- Anthem MUD: audited financial statements, FY ended September 30, 2024 ↗
- Crosswinds: Builders ↗
- Crosswinds Municipal Utility District: district page ↗
- Crosswinds MUD: Order Setting Tax Rates for 2026 ↗
- City of Kyle agenda attachment: Crosswinds MUD service area agreement ↗
- 6 Creeks: Builders ↗
- City of Kyle: 6 Creeks PID 2026 amended and restated service and assessment plan ↗
- Lennar: Plum Creek North, Kyle, TX ↗
- City of Kyle: Plum Creek North PID 2026 service and assessment plan annual update (Ordinance 1417) ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, Texas places (internal points) ↗
- Wikidata: Texas State Capitol (Q2078042), coordinates ↗
- OSRM routing over OpenStreetMap roads (project-osrm.org) ↗