Lytle is the center point for Atascosa, Bexar and Medina counties
Lytle is a rural suburb around 24 miles southwest of San Antonio on Interstate 34. Originally a railroad town in the late 1800s, Lytle was an agricultural community most known for its corn fields, cotton farms and cattle ranching. Today, Lytle is a smaller, quieter alternative to San Antonio that’s located between three counties, Atascosa, Bexar and Medina. It's also convenient to Joint Base San Antonio's several tenant bases. “It’s a center point for the region,” says Michelle Keith, a resident and real estate agent with Brush Country Real Estate. “It’s close to San Antonio, it’s close to the bases and it’s close to all of the cities in South Texas.” With new homes, a local school district and attractive retail options, Lytle is a growing city in South Texas.
Contemporary homes and new builds in Rosewood Estates
Country homes sprawl across the landscape away from the highway, many built this century. Paved roads, some with sidewalks, lead to houses, which are often bordered by wood or chain-link fences, and whose yards can be well-shaded by large live oak trees. “It was a predominantly rural community when we moved here 20 years ago,” Keith says. “It’s becoming more suburban, but it still has some of its rural charm.” Manufactured homes that are less than 1,500 square feet range from $120,000 to $175,000, while brick, masonry and stucco homes with half-acre and 1-acre lots cost between $200,000 and $550,000. Larger 3,000 square-foot contemporary homes with 5-to-15-acre lots are more common on the outskirts and range from $600,000 to $1 million. LGI Homes is also building custom homes through Rosewood Estates that cost between $245,000 and $365,000.
Shopping and fueling up at H-E-B Plus!
While there are plenty of shops and restaurants on Main Street, the H-E-B Plus! is the busiest storefront, with a grocery store, pharmacy and fuel center. “The H-E-B Plus! is a big draw,” Keith says. “We have a lot of people from other communities who come here specifically for that H-E-B.” The Outlaw Seafood Bar & Grill serves everything from ceviche to surf-and-turf to panko-crusted fish, and Naomi’s Diner is popular for its pancakes and chicken-fried steaks. There are several boutiques, gift shops and antique stores downtown, and a few Mexican restaurants along the highway with chains such as Whataburger, Taco Bell and Little Caesar’s Pizza.
A half-hour drive to San Antonio
Interstate 35 runs along Lytle’s east side and leads about 24 miles northeast to San Antonio. The Texas Vista Medical Center is the closest 24-hour hospital and is roughly 18 miles northeast. The San Antonio International Airport flies passengers to over 45 destinations.
Four schools in Lytle ISD
The Lytle Independent School District earns a C on Niche and manages four campuses within the city. Prekindergarten through first-grade students start at Lytle Primary School, rated a B-minus on Niche, and second-through-fifth-grade students move on to Lytle Elementary, rated a C-minus. The C-rated Lytle Junior High has a free or reduced lunch program, and Lytle High School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-minus.
Three parks, playgrounds and pavilions
The City of Lytle maintains three public parks. Matias Galicia Plaza has a small playground with swings, see-saws and picnic tables, while Veterans’ Memorial Park has a monument dedicated to military service members. Jon Lott Municipal Park, named after one of the town’s founders, has a skate park, basketball and baseball fields and the Juan J. Garcia Sr. Pavilion. It hosts the Lytle Music Festival, a two-day event most recently held in March 2025. The Immaculate Concepcion Church, built in 1904, was abandoned for a while after St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built, but has been renovated over the past few decades and now offers services.
