At a Glance
Median Income
$65,527
$34,235 per capita
Home Value
$216,400
Zillow: $248,536
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
3,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Tyler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tyler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tyler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tyler residents earn a median household income of $65,527 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,235. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tyler is $216,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,536. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Tyler reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,000/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Tyler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tyler has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population107,718
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,864/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,527
Per Capita$34,235
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$1,199
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$248,536
Housing Units45,030
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property3,000/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary411/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Tyler was founded in 1846.
The median home in Tyler was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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