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Tyler
  • City in Texas
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Tyler

#5 in Best Places to Live in Smith County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Tyler is a city in Texas with a population of 104,945. Tyler is in Smith County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Tyler offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tyler there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tyler and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tyler are above average.
    About Tyler...
    Population
    104,945
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,021
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      332.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      313.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,033.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      194.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Tyler

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,385
    National
    $69,021
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