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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Lily Turner

The good and bad of living in Tyler

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $65,527 in Tyler. The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property t...

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Hailey B.

Best coffee shops in Tyler?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 18 years and Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Aaron Smith

Working remotely from Tyler

I've been here for 2 years and Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit n...

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William

Raising a family in Tyler -thoughts?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public trans...

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Sophie Bennett

Considering Tyler vs Denver -help me decide

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $65,527, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. Cost ...

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Ian B.

Pros and cons of Tyler after 7 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city.

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Ian Flores

Anyone work in healthcare in Tyler?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $216,400 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough d...

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Madison C.

Internet providers in Tyler?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are ...

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Henry Adams

Day-to-day life in Tyler, TX

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs?

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Sebastian Baker

Is Tyler worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 11 years and Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any help is appreciated.

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Paisley Phillips

Is Tyler still affordable?

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading.

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Kennedy Foster

Career opportunities in Tyler, TX

Is this normal for Tyler? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ian Flores

Working remotely from Tyler

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Honest...

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William

Is it worth buying in Tyler?

OK so The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $216,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather t...

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Hailey B.

Freelancing from Tyler -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $216,400 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the righ...

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Emily F.

Job market in Tyler — what industries are hiring?

I'm in tech and considering a move to Tyler, TX. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 3.0% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?

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Jeremy C.

Top 5 things I love about Tyler

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

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Emily F.

Working remotely from Tyler

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. It's a a mid-si...

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Ellie Sanchez

Commute times in Tyler -how bad?

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

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Madison C.

Housing in Tyler compared to Austin

I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cheers. The suburbs a...

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Dominic Hall

Anyone work in healthcare in Tyler?

You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Henry Adams

What to expect moving to Tyler?

I'm originally from Portland and Household incomes average around $65,527 in Tyler. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $216,400 on ave...

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William

Best industries in Tyler right now

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Tyler sits at 375.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -s...

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Elena G.

Best areas to explore in Tyler?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $65,527 in Tyler. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot i...

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Hailey Brown

Rent in Tyler getting crazy

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-d...

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Josiah Brooks

Living in Tyler -the reality

Alright, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Frances R.

Living in Tyler -the reality

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $216,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 108K, Tyler is a mid-size city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

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