As of 2000, the population of Wylie was 15,132. With more than 330 acres of city parkland, Wylie is considered one of the fastest-growing parks systems in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. There are parks for camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and picnicking, in addition to parks with play areas for children.

Your reasonably priced apartment, condo or single-family home within the Dallas-Fort Worth area is near plenty of museums with free exhibits. Southern Methodist University’s Meadow Museum contains a large collection of artwork from Spanish artists and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden.