Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Tyler
Tyler, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,046
Population
111,104
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A tight-knit community offering rich history and family-friendly entertainment
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Tyler, located in East Texas, combines small-town hospitality with city conveniences. As the "Rose Capital of America," the city showcases the nation's largest rose garden, featuring 14 acres filled with over 38,000 rose bushes. Housing options throughout Tyler include apartments near the University of Texas at Tyler campus and homes in historic areas like the Brick Streets District. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,050 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,282 monthly.
Tyler offers numerous recreational and cultural attractions. The Caldwell Zoo and Tyler State Park provide outdoor entertainment, while Broadway Square Mall serves as a central shopping destination. The city's healthcare sector includes major facilities like UT Health East Texas and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. The university district offers housing options near campus, and the Azalea District features historic architecture and established neighborhoods. Downtown Tyler holds historical significance as the birthplace of the Adopt-a-Highway program in 1985. With approximately 106,000 residents, Tyler serves as Northeast Texas's economic center, offering renters access to both city amenities and natural spaces.
Explore the City
Tyler is home to the Smith County Courthouse
A pelican shows off his wings at the Caldwell Zoo
Rose emblem and sign at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Shops in nearby Mineola
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,787
Average: $84,340
Education
27,398
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
53,898
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tyler has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tyler, TX is $828 for a studio, $1,046 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two bedrooms, and $1,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tyler has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,046/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,755/month
1,282 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,536/month
958 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,728/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tyler, TX is 7.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tyler is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $828 - $1,561. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tyler, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
477 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler
Public
Grades K-12
378 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
756 Students
Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
685 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
477 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler
Public
Grades K-12
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
873 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,113 Students
Tyler Isd Early College High S
Public
Grades 9-12
402 Students
UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler
Public
Grades K-12
378 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,594 Students
Cumberland Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
580 Students
Public
Grades K-12
582 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Science Place
- Southside Park
- Caldwell Zoo
- Faulkner Park
Airports
- Tyler Pounds Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.