Why visit Wylie
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Theaters Wylie 12 at Woodbridge Center, Southfork Ranch, Avalon Park and Clear Lake Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Wylie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wylie
Wylie is a city and northeastern suburb of Dallas, that was once solely located in Collin County, but now extends into neighboring Dallas and Rockwall counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located on State Route 78 about 24 miles (39 km) northeast of central Dallas and centrally located between nearby Lavon Lake and Lake Ray Hubbard.
From the Wikipedia article Wylie, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
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Southfork Ranch
Museum · 4.9 mi
Conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
William and Charlotte Stone House "Stonehaven"
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Clear Lake Park
Park · 3.2 mi
8199 County Road 436, Princeton
Apr 01-Sep 30: 10:00-22:00
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 3.0 mi
2592 FM 544, Wylie
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00
Black Rock Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi
7900 Woodbridge Parkway, Sachse
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi
2817 FM 544, Wylie
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
74 more on the map.
History
Originally called Nickelville, reportedly after the name of the first store, it was organized in the early 1870s. The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway laid tracks a half mile north of the original townsite in 1886. The businesses of Nickelville moved to take advantage of the railroad within the following year, and the City of Wylie was incorporated in 1887 along the right-of-way. It was named for Lt. Colonel William D. Wylie, a right-of-way agent for the railroad and Civil War veteran.
That same year, Wylie had given itself its name, established a post office branch, and incorporated, choosing an alderman form of government. Two years later, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway reached the town. The two railroads and the rich agricultural region of the Blackland Prairies contributed to the town's growth. In 1890, Wylie had a population of 400 and the first one-room school house was built. By 1900, it had grown to 773. In the next decade, the population tripled. Before 1920, the community had over 35 businesses, including two banks, a school, and a weekly newspaper.
Unlike many rural Texas communities, Wylie grew during the Great Depression years, reaching 914 residents by 1940. In part, this was a result of increased dairy farming to meet the demands of nearby Dallas. Following World War II, the population increase continued.
From the History section of Wylie, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship19
Wylie United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
1401 Country Club Road, Wylie
Islamic center of Wylie, Masjid
Place of worship · 2.7 mi
3390 Lakeway Drive, St Paul
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare13
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
240 South State Highway 78, Wylie
NiteHawk Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
2640 West FM 544, Wylie
Advanced Pain and Rehab Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
613 South State Highway 78, Wylie
Wylie Walk In Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
2030 North State Highway 78, Wylie
Map of Wylie
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lavon Dam (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Murphy 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Sachse 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Rowlett 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Rockwall 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Fairview 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Garland 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Allen 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Fate 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Richardson 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Princeton 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Wylie Texas Wiki (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wylie, Slickmash, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthForkFront, Sf46 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Lepidium austrinum 512178576, Po T Ato, CC0
- MacBook Pro battery fail, Charles Williams, CC BY 2.0
- Pool Side Man, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pool Side Man (85944), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side (79253), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man in Pool, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting pool side (80706), Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Man sitting poolside, Brendenmrogers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acalypha ostryifolia, Maddcovv, CC BY-SA 4.0
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