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Living in
Tyler.
About
Life in Tyler
If you're considering a move to Northeast Texas, Tyler offers a genuinely affordable lifestyle with a solid job market and a real sense of community—no tourism brochures needed. The cost of living is noticeably lower than Dallas and surrounding areas, with median home values around $235,300 and median rent at $1,252, while the median household income sits at $67,486, making it accessible for middle-class families and professionals. The job market centers on practical anchors: Brookshire Grocery Company (a major regional employer), manufacturing operations like Tyler Pipe and Trane Technologies, healthcare systems, and education through UT Tyler, which brings over 20,000 students to the area.
Tyler at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tyler: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tyler, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.8%), and 18.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
43.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Tyler
In Tyler, rent runs 11% below the TX average, and home values are 17% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,751
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $249,480 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Tyler
Unemployment in Tyler is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tyler Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Tyler residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tyler, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)
Regional airport · few flights51k passengers boarded in 2025
- 96 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tyler runs 11% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
365.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,800.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tyler Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Smith County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Smith County, which includes Tyler, the most common type is heat, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Flash Flood | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 38 | Excessive Heat | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Heat | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | Hail | $518,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Heat | $25,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Heat | $150,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Smith County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Smith County, which includes Tyler, is typically good — 330 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
330
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Smith County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tyler has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 3.95" |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.26" |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 4.25" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.99" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 2.72" |
| Aug | 94°F | 73°F | 2.92" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.23" |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 66°F | 47°F | 3.84" |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare4 hospitals, avg 3.8/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tyler
Tyler has 4 hospitals, averaging 3.8 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
4
within city limits
Uninsured
18.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.8 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tyler
Tyler's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
34
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Tyler
Public · 2-year · 9,087 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 27% graduate · median earnings $41,680 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Tyler
Public · 4-year · 7,440 students · in-state tuition $9,736 · 61% graduate · median earnings $58,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 614 students · in-state tuition $10,008 · 15% graduate · median earnings $36,030 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tyler
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Tyler
Tyler Public Library
201 S College Ave, Tyler
Cities Near Tyler
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tyler?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tyler FAQ
Is Tyler, Texas affordable?⌄
Tyler's median rent is $1,252/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,486/year. Median home value is $235,300.
Is Tyler, Texas safe?⌄
Tyler's violent crime rate was 366 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1800 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tyler, Texas?⌄
Tyler has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tyler, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Tyler is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,252/month and median household income is $67,486/year. The median home value is $235,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tyler, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Tyler is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from