What are the schools like in Tyler, MN?

Tyler is served primarily by RTR Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Tyler?

The median household income in Tyler, MN is $62,847 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Tyler, MN?

Tyler has an average high temperature of 22.4°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.0 inches.

Tyler, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tyler, MN affordable or expensive?

Tyler's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tyler is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,900 and the median rent is $746 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tyler, MN?

Tyler has a violent crime rate of 17.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 70.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tyler, MN a Good Place to Live?

Tyler is a small town of 1,042 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $62,847 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Tyler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tyler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tyler city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Tyler's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tyler costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tyler, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$746	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,847	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tyler's violent crime rate is 17.7 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

17.7 /100k

Property Crime

70.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tyler is served primarily by RTR Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tyler, MN	National Avg
School District	RTR Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tyler sees average highs of 22.4°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation and 42.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tyler, MN
Average High — January	22.4°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	29.9"
Annual Snowfall	42.0"

Demographics

Metric	Tyler, MN	National Avg
Population	1,042	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	28.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Florence, MN 5 mi Ruthton, MN 7 mi Arco, MN 8 mi Lake Benton, MN 8 mi Russell, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Tyler

Tyler, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56178

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyler, MN affordable or expensive?

Tyler's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tyler roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,900 and median rent is $746/month.

What is the crime rate in Tyler, MN?

Tyler's violent crime rate is 17.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 70.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tyler?

Public schools in Tyler are operated by RTR Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tyler, MN a good place to live?

Tyler, MN has a population of 1,042, a median household income of $62,847, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tyler?

Tyler averages 22.4°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches with about 42.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tyler?

Tyler, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56178.

What is the population of Tyler?

The population of Tyler, Minnesota is 1,042 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tyler?

Key numbers for living in Tyler: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,900, median household income $62,847, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tyler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.