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Tyler is a mid-sized city of 106,440 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,056
and a 5.3% 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, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.4
Tyler's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tyler costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tyler, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$205,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,113
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,056
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Tyler's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
391.2 /100k
Property Crime
1913.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tyler is served primarily by TYLER ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tyler, TX
National Avg
School District
TYLER ISD
—
Elementary Schools
18
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tyler sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
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 $205,200 and median rent is $1,113/month.
Tyler's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1913.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tyler are operated by TYLER ISD.
The district has 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tyler, TX has a population of 106,440, a median household income of $63,056, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Tyler averages 57.9°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tyler, TX is covered by 8 ZIP codes: 75703, 75701, 75702, 75707, 75709, 75704, 75708, 75711.
The population of Tyler, Texas is 106,440 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tyler: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $205,200, median household income $63,056, crime index 98 (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.
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