Tyler, Texas
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 5% for natural disaster risk
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 8% for summer humidity
Tyler is a city in Texas with about 106,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, income tax, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.5 in
oppressive 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 45% of US places
Home Value$205k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.32%better than 33% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.01%better than 85% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.7 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.5 inbetter than 82% of US places
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.1better than 95% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 81% of US places
School Quality41.9better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime1739/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime2332/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population106,44099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9336th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.8%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)24.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.7%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 83% of US places
Walkability10.6/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby11.56better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tyler an affordable place to live?
- Tyler is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 45% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Tyler?
- The median home value in Tyler is $205k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Tyler?
- Median household income in Tyler is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Tyler?
- Median gross rent in Tyler is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Tyler safe?
- Tyler is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1739/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 2332/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tyler?
- Tyler averages 84°F in July and 48°F in January, with 47.7 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tyler?
- Public-school quality in Tyler is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tyler?
- The average one-way commute in Tyler is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)