Tyler, TX: What you need to know
Tyler is America's Rose Capital, home of the annual Texas Rose Festival and one of Livability.com's Top 10 Gardens to Inspire. Located 95 miles east of Dallas, Tyler is the advanced manufacturing, health-care and retail center of East Texas, as well as Texas' first Certified Retirement City. The city has an impressive youth recreation program, ballet, symphony orchestras, art museums and is also home to several colleges.
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An Institution for the World: The Brook Hill School
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Why Tyler, TX is a Great Place to Live
The ‘Rose Capital’ is attractive in many ways.
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Best Neighborhoods in Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX housing consists of many neighborhoods including the historic district, lakeside living, and urban appeal.
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Experience the latest in digital projection technology.
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Best Restaurants in Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX has plenty of traditional Texas food offerings, as well as an array of international cuisine.
Tyler, TX City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 100,806 |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Median Household Income | $42,840 |
| Median Home Price | $134,500 |
| Walkscore | 32 |
Things To Do in Tyler, TX
Antony Boshier Parks in Tyler, TX
With 30 baseball fields, 15 soccer fields, 25 city parks and 15 campgrounds, Tyler, TX is an outdoors kind of city.
Antony Boshier Golf Courses in Tyler, TX
Golf courses in Tyler, TX include about a dozen public and private venues in the area.
Courtesy of Megan Caperton Tyler, TX Dining Scene Grows and Diversifies
Must-try local places for food and drinks
Real Estate in Tyler, TX
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Why Tyler, TX is a Great Place to Live
The ‘Rose Capital’ is attractive in many ways.
Antony Boshier Flowers Help Tyler, TX Bloom
Flowers are a community passion – and a great marketing tool.
Antony Boshier Best Neighborhoods in Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX housing consists of many neighborhoods including the historic district, lakeside living, and urban appeal.
Wendy Jo O'Barr Tyler, TX Area Homes and Neighborhoods
The real estate industry is good these days in Tyler and Smith County.
Business in Tyler, TX
Courtesy of Don Bristow / Lightray Photoimagery Tyler, TX Sees Continued Growth in Retail Sector
Retail industry thrives with shops of all sizes
Courtesy of Visit Tyler Tyler, TX Funds Infrastructure Projects with Half-Cent Sales Tax
Half-cent rate adds up to $13 million annually for infrastructure improvements
Tyler, TX Chamber Looks to Keep Membership Dues Down
Chamber gets involved in many projects to keep membership dues from rising
Schools in Tyler, TX
Courtesy of Tyler Junior College School to Work: Higher Education Aids Tyler, TX Workforce
Higher education shapes local labor force
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Photo courtesy of the Brook Hill School An Institution for the World: The Brook Hill School
Jeffrey S. Otto Tyler, TX Schools Enhance Quality of Education With New Facilities
Area students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, new programs.
Health in Tyler, TX
Antony Boshier Health Care in Tyler, TX
East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, as well as smaller health care providers, offer great health care options.
Courtesy of Tyler Junior College Tyler, Texas' Medical Mergers are Fostering Health Care Options
Multiple provider transitions aim to centralize, improve care
Tyler, TX Demographics
Median Population in Tyler, TX
| Median Age | 32.9% |
| Age 18 Over | 76.2% |
| Age 21 Over | 70.4% |
| Age 62 Over | 17.6% |
| Age 65 Over | 14.6% |
Race in Tyler, TX
| Ethnicity White | 67.6% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 25% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 2.3% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 22.9% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.7% |
Population By Gender in Tyler, TX
| Male | 46.9% | |
| Female | 53.1% |
Language in Tyler, TX
| English Only | 77.3% | |
| English Other | 22.7% |
Tyler has “pizzazz “ and we felt at home right away. I tell people we have found a 'Leave It to Beaver’ street. We definitely made the right move
Commute Types in Tyler, TX
| Walked | 1.8% | |
| Worked at Home | 2.9% | |
| Public Transportation | 0.4% | |
| Other Means | 2.6% | |
| Drove Alone | 82.4% | |
| Carpooled | 9.8% |