About Wylie

Wylie is located in the north suburbs of the Dallas Texas Metropolitan area in Collin County and is connected to other area cities by Highway 544 which leads into Plano and Highway 78 which runs to Sachse, Rowlett, Garland, and into Dallas. Highway 78 also connects to tollway George Bush (190) which leads both east and west across the Dallas area.

Wylie is a diverse and active city, with history spanning back to the 1870s. With award-winning public schools, a multitude of options for commuters, a solid economy and extraordinary entertainment options. The population has been growing quickly in recent years, going up from 15,132 individuals to 47,701 in just eleven years. Supported by the neighboring Dallas and Rockwall regions, the area has a high median household income of $82,139.

Median house sizes have also been rising to accommodate larger households, with the average house size now being a luxurious 2,341 square feet.

Residents can take advantage of the Wylie Independent School District, recognized for its excellence by the Texas Education Agency. The student to teacher ratio in this district is 15:1, which is superb. The region includes a total of ten elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three junior high schools and two high schools. As a subtropical region, living in Wylie provides wonderful weather and beautiful outdoor activity areas. Wylie County regularly hosts fun recreational events that are ideal for the whole family.

Wylie has the distinct feature of being located between two principal lakes, Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard. This proximity offers residents of Wylie camping, fishing, boating opportunities and more. There are multiple gorgeous Texas parks available for outdoor activities, picnics and sports. There are concerts held in the historic downtown area, and it is host to the Wylie rodeo which is unique to the region and is often experienced by visitors as well as residents.

If you are interested in moving to Wylie or one of the neighboring cities, our North Dallas award winning real estate experts are ready to help you sell your current home and find your ideal new home. You can reach us anytime at 214.215.5106.