The city of Kyle Texas is located in Hays County, between Austin and San Antonio, just 20 miles south of Austin on I-35. Kyle borders its neighbor Buda, Texas. While both are incorporated cities, many locals refer to them as "Kyle/Buda." Kyle was founded in 1880 by Fergus Kyle and the family of David Moore, who were settlers of nearby communities of Blanco and Mountain City. Kyle was once considered “The Gateway to Texas Ranch Country” and was conveniently situated on major rail lines and transportation thoroughfares. The families of David Moore and Fergus Kyle donated 200 acres of land for a town site when the International and Great Northern Railroad built a line from Austin to San Antonio. Lots were first sold in October 1880 at an auction held beneath a famous Live Oak tree at what is now known as the Kyle Auction Oak located at 204 Sledge Street. Kyle’s rich history in the Cotton Business and its ranching Heritage are what gives this old Texas Town’s residents a strong sense of pride and a tight community.

Today, Kyle is the 2nd largest city in Hays County and is named the 6th fastest growing city in Texas, with an annual rate of 125% growth. The estimated population of Kyle jumped from a little over 5,000 in 2000, to over 25,000 in 2007. In fact, Hays County and the surrounding areas are expected to grow from a present population of about 140,000 to 185,000 in 2010, then climb to 285,000 by 2020. The Austin and San Antonio Business Journals have recognized Kyle as the 2007-08 No.1 “Hot Spot” in the Austin/San Antonio Corridor for commercial investment and development.

Living in Kyle, TX

Kyle is ideal for those who want the benefits of living near a big city, but who also want the feel of a slower paced small town type of atmosphere. Because of its location, residents of Kyle are only a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown Austin, which is about 20 minutes north, or San Antonio which is about 60 miles south. Kyle has over 20 residential communities to fit the needs of many different life styles and price ranges and offers green space for pocket and community parks, pools, health programs, golf, disc golf, volleyball, and more.

The citizens of Kyle appreciate the beauty and history surrounding them in their historic Central Texas town. The tight knit community offers many activities from scrap booking, to affordable group fitness classes, to teen nights at the community pool. There’s always something fun and interesting to capture your attention here. You can always read the "city activity sign" to catch up on what's going on in the community. You might see postings for activities such as “Kyle Market Days" where vendors set up on the town square the first Saturday of every month from April to November. There are other popular events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park, and the famous Kyle Fair and Music Festival which marks Kyle’s annual birthday celebration in mid October. Originally named “The Fair on the Square”  this festival used to be located on the city’s historic town square, but had to move to Gregg-Clarke Park and change its name to the Kyle Fair and Music Festival, after the festival outgrew the town square. In 2007, the festival included free live music from many musicians featuring country music singer Ricky Trevenio, a huge BBQ cook-off, carnival attractions and rides, a parade, a 5k run and a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. An estimated 17,500 people came from all over to participate in the fun. This years festival is expected to be the biggest and most amazing festival in the history of the city.

 Homes in Kyle, TX

With over 20 residential and mixed use communities to choose from, Kyle has something to offer for everyone. Because of its rapid growth and development, home values are steadily increasing at an equally rapid rate.