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Deep in the heart of Texas are prairies, forests, rugged hills, desert land, a coastline and grasslands that give residents multiple venues to enjoy life. Major industries in Texas include agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers, aerospace and biomedicine. The Lone Star State houses four national research universities along with a variety of professional and college sports teams. And when it’s time to shake off the dust, you’ll find ample entertainment options, from boot-scooting and chowing down on its world-famous barbecue to strolling botanical gardens or art museums. Read on to learn more about working and living in Texas, from the best places to hang your hat to the best watering holes and fun things to do.
Livability Tyler, TX
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Quick Facts About Texas
- Median Household Income
- $81,058
- Average Property Tax
- $2,798
- State Population
- 31,467,666
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6.25 %
- State Income Tax
- 0%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,222
Average Temperatures
78 high / 56 low
Average Annual Rainfall
39 in
Average Annual Snowfall
1 in
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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.