20140228-FSA-MB-0042, 2000
Lytle’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 798 in 1960, 2,914 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2000 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
- 1883Lytle is settled
LytleTX
Population
3,626
2025 Census estimate · +24.3% since 2020
Typical home
$287K
+6% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
1,408
Balanced
TownGrade
C
#293 of 640 in TX
Is Lytle a good place to live?
Lytle gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $287K, 3.8 years of the San Antonio metro’s $76K median household income. It grades C overall, ranked 293rd of 640 in Texas. The low prices come with trade-offs. Its public schools trail 82% of Texas towns on state tests and graduation. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. 17% of residents are under 18 in Lytle, where Texas’ towns sit at 26% and U.S. towns at 22%. Lytle's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 83% of U.S. towns.
What makes Lytle stand out
Where Lytle beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA−
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Typical home value
Lytle$287K
Texas$296K
Cost of livingA−
More affordable than 78% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
0historic places
History
Settled in 1883
A long history
A history going back 143 years.
A growing town
Lytle has grown 45% since 2010
2,492 counted in 2010 and 2,914 in 2020; an estimated 3,626 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 24.3% since 2020, after 16.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Lytle grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Lytle is from typical.
SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →HealthChristus Santa Rosa Medical Center 17.3 miles awayCOpen →SafetyCOpen →Jobs & income$71K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 3.8% of households have no car; 3.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market$287K typical home, up 6% in a year–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lytle: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lytle, and how to reach them.
PowerMedina Electric Coop12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Lytle water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lytle’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAtascosa County Early Voting ClerkAtascosa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7805278052 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lytle.
Lytle trades lower home prices for longer drives to work, has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and trades workers with San Antonio and other neighbors.
SchoolsC−
For schools, Lytle earns a C−
The largest public high school is Lytle H S, with 525 students. Public schools: Lytle ISD. Two of its 6 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed.
18%of TX districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytle ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades 2–5 | Grades 2–5 | 532 | C− |
| Lytle H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 525 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Top of a very low hazard risk in Lytle: inland flooding
FEMA puts 46% of Lytle’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 23% to tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Lytle sits below just over four fifths of U.S. communities. The town has had 3 paid flood insurance claims since 2004.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
3
paid flood claims since 2004
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthC
Residents of Lytle are less healthy than 73% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Lytle who get no exercise outside work: 35%. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Lytle is ahead of Texas on 1 and behind on 14. Among adults here, 42% have obesity and 24% worry about having enough food.
27%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
1 better16 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Lytle | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.7% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 12.5% |
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
17.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
40th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyC
Lytle sees more crime per resident than seven in ten U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 97 to 68 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The violent offense rate for Lytle comes to 0.6 per 1,000 residents. The property crime rate for Lytle comes to 19.2 per 1,000 residents.
30%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 19.2 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lytle0.6
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lytle19.2
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
30th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
35th
percentile among TX towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
66
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Fewer children than Texas overall
The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 26%, against 34% across Texas. Children under 18 are 17% of residents (25% statewide); people 65 and older are 18% of residents (13% statewide). Population is up 24% in Lytle since 2020, to 3,626 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. The town’s age of the median resident is 43.6 years.
43.6median age · TX 35.6
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 18% |
LytleTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school37%
Some college18%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 75 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.3 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Lytle | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.7% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.7% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.6% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 21.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.7% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.4% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.3% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.6% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.7% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Lytle has mild winters and hot summers
The Lytle 3w weather station records that about 120 days a year reach 90°, more than in 98% of U.S. towns. January nights average 41°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 96°.
The midsummer high in Lytle is 96°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
97°summer high
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 96°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 41°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–67°
Spring59–82°
Summer73–96°
Fall59–83°
Dec 2
typical first frost
Feb 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About two in five of Lytle’s working residents commute to San Antonio
Lytle has about as many jobs (1,408) as working residents, but only 62 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 844 in 2013 to 1,408.
For Lytle, the average trip to work is 29 minutes. Just 5% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Employers in Lytle added 564 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 1,408. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line here.
5%work in town
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lytle5%
San Antonio41%
Austin4%
Houston3%
Devine2%
26 mi
median commute distance
1,408
jobs based in Lytle
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 60% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
For cost of living, Lytle earns an A−
Homes are within reach (about $287K for the typical one, A− for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 26 miles. Values rose 6% in the past year while the Texas typical home fell 1.5%.
Values rose 6% in the 12 months to September 2026. Lytle: 84% of households live in a home they own. For Lytle, the typical rent is $1,099 a month.
$287KZillow home value
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,099 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lytle$287K
Texas$296K
+6%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC
In Lytle, 0.5% of the land is conserved
Walkers can cover 0.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Lytle’s trail density stands at 0.1 miles per square mile. One park or preserve covers 16 acres here.
0.5%conserved
| Lytle | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
0.5%
conserved · 16 of 3,170 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. John Lott Municipal Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lytle
19pages on Lytle
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 82% of TX districts · 6 schoolsSafetyC0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than TX on 1 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$287K typical home · up 6% in a yearWork & commuteB$71K median household income · 1,408 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lytle; the nearest are
Palo Alto CollegeCommunity college · Public · San Antonio16.4 mi$3,412 in-state tuitionTexas A&M University-San AntonioUniversity or college · Public · San Antonio17 mi$9,654 in-state tuitionNortheast Lakeview CollegeCommunity college · Public · Universal City35.7 mi$3,412 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Lytle residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Questions about Lytle
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lytle, TX a good place to live?
Lytle grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #293 of 640 in Texas. It grades C for health, C for safety and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Lytle, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.