City safety & data profile

TylerTX

Tyler, TX is a 104K-resident city in Smith County with a median household income of $67,486.

Smith County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Tyler, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Tyler has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $235,300, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

104K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$67,486
Median income
$235,300
Median home
12.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Tyler

Tyler posts a median household income higher than 33% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 4 hospitals serve the Tyler area.

Top 67%
by median income, US cities
4
hospitals in & near Tyler

Where Tyler income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$67,486 Bottom 33% higher than 33% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Tyler, TX beyond the headline numbers

Tyler sits inside Smith County, Texas, at roughly 32.35°N, -95.30°W. Population 103,700, $67,486 median household income. Median home value $235,300, median rent $1,252. Poverty rate 12.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Tyler's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.9%, then obesity at 37.5%. 4 hospitals in/around Tyler, 3.8/5 avg rating, 4 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Tyler from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
103,700
Tyler
Median Income
$67,486
Near average
Median Home Value
$235,300
+3% vs avg
Median Age
35
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Smith County) - Tyler's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
242K+14%
Median Income
$74,192+56%
Median Home Value
$240,700+99%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-31%
Unemployment
4.4%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Tyler, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
Poverty Rate
12.5% -12% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.4%
Work From Home 7.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 58.6%
African American 22.3%
Asian 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Physical Inactivity
28.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.9%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.7%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Smoking
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.9%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
1
0
Average Rating
3.8/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
4
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT HOSPITAL
TYLER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
TYLER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER
TYLER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
TYLER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Tyler, TX?
Tyler, TX has a population of 103,700 people, located in Smith County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Tyler?
The median household income in Tyler, TX is $67,486 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
What is the median home value in Tyler?
The median home value in Tyler, TX is $235,300. Median rent is $1,252/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tyler?
The top health indicators in Tyler include Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), Obesity (37.5%), High Blood Pressure (36%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Tyler?
Tyler has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Tyler?
The median age in Tyler, TX is 35 years. 31.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tyler, TX is located in Smith County, Texas. With a population of 104K and a $67,486 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tyler area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Tyler's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Smith County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.