Why Live in Lytle
Lytle is an Abilene, Texas, neighborhood centered around the private Lytle Lake, which offers residents exclusive access to boating and fishing. The community's various subdivisions, including Lytle Shores, Lytle Place and Oldham Forbes, feature single-family homes built from between the 1920s and the 1980s. Styles range from Tudor and Colonial Revivals to Craftsman and contemporary custom builds. Downtown Abilene is just 3 miles away, putting residents close to locally owned restaurants and a growing cultural scene. Nearby attractions include the Taylor County Expo Center, which hosts events like the West Texas Fair & Rodeo and the Texas High School Rodeo State Finals. Nelson Park, home to the Abilene Zoo and a splash pad, is also close by. While retail options are limited within Lytle, grocery stores and dining establishments such as Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que and Lytle Land & Cattle Company are within a 5-mile drive. The Abilene Independent School District serves the neighborhood and has highly rated schools including Thomas Elementary, Abilene High and the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science. Major roads such as Texas Loop 322, Interstate 20, and U.S. Route 84 are within 5 miles. Lytle is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk.
