Town in Smith County, part of the Tyler metro

Living in Hideaway, TX

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34th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 95 of 100
1st of 8 in the Tyler area

We give Hideaway an A. It ranks 34th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and schools, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high
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Where Hideaway is in Texas.
Population
3,459+8.0% since 2020
Median rent
$1,54810% higher than Texas
Median home value
$335,10018% higher than Texas
Household income
$109,712Median
Average commute
39 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Hideaway

Hideaway sits about 15 miles from downtown Tyler, in the Tyler metro. 3,459 people lived here in 2025, up 8.0% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 57.0, 21% of households have children, 94% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $109,712 a year (40% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Hideaway

  • High incomes. The median household earns $109,712, 40% higher than the Texas median.
  • Healthier population. Only 6.7% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Hideaway

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 39 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and wildfires as very high here.

Who Hideaway suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 40% higher than the Texas median, with 0 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 67% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 6.7% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 95% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 99% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,548 is 10% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,548 is 10% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 67% for people on a budget.

Hideaway report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Hideaway with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,548, homes cost 3.1x income.

    60 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $109,712, 0.8% unemployed.

    97 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    Not enough data.

    97 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    0 grocery stores, 0 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    25 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 39 min, 26% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A-

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade A-

    6.7% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    97 of 100 vs US towns

Where Hideaway stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%32 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $109,71240% higher than Texas ($78,476)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 39 min47% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Vacant homes: 16%6 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Median rent: $1,54810% higher than Texas ($1,403)

Cost of living in Hideaway

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Hideaway is $1,548 a month, 10% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $62,000 a year. Right now 0% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,041 for a one-bedroom, $1,277 for a two-bedroom and $1,718 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $335,100, 18% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,834 before tax, or $2,146 with property tax. That is $598 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Hideaway pays $3,745 a year, 12% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in HideawayStudio$9481 bedroom$1,0412 bedrooms$1,2773 bedrooms$1,7184 bedrooms$1,855
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Tyler, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent10% higher than Texas$1,548$1,403$1,413
Median home value18% higher than Texas$335,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income16% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per year12% lower than Texas$3,745$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points higher than Texas94%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,146
Mortgage payment
$1,834
Property tax
$312
Median rent, for comparison
$1,548

Based on a $335,100 home in Hideaway, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Hideaway

Everyday places mapped inside Hideaway, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 39 minutes, 47% longer than the Texas average. 26% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Tyler is about 15 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Hideaway work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $109,712, income per person is $54,501, unemployment is 0.8% and 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
0
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income40% higher than Texas$109,712$78,476$80,734
Income per person34% higher than Texas$54,501$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Texas0.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Texas2.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Texas38%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points higher than Texas98%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance13 points lower than Texas6.7%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Texas99%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute47% higher than Texas39 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Texas26%14%15%
Workers who work from home26%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Hideaway

Under 1815%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6440%
65 and over32%

Median age 57.0 years. 21% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White91%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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Weather in Hideaway

Hideaway has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 37°F. There are about 98 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 42 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Hideaway30°50°70°90°58J62F70M77A83M90J94J95A89S79O68N59DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Tyler Pounds Fld, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is low and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Hideaway

Nearby, Lindale gets an A-, Van gets a B+ and Mineola gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A-LindaleTown, 6,644 people3 mi
  2. B+VanTown, 2,806 people11 mi
  3. D+MineolaTown, 5,068 people11 mi
  4. CChandlerTown, 3,518 people13 mi
  5. B-TylerCity, 109,215 people14 mi
  6. A-Ben WheelerTown, 1,792 people14 mi

Hideaway in the Tyler area

How it ranks among 8 places in the metro.

  1. 1AHideaway3,301 people15 mito downtown
  2. 2ABullard4,346 people12 mito downtown
  3. 3A-Lindale6,644 people14 mito downtown
  4. 4A-Whitehouse9,122 people8 mito downtown

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Living in Hideaway: common questions

Is Hideaway, TX a good place to live?

We give Hideaway an A. It ranks 34th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and schools, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Hideaway?

Median rent in Hideaway is $1,548 a month, 10% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $335,100, 18% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,146, including property tax.

Does Hideaway flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Hideaway as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Hideaway?

Summers in Hideaway peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 37°F. Expect around 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 42 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Hideaway?

The average one-way commute is 39 min, 47% higher than the Texas average. About 26% of workers work from home. It is about 15 miles from downtown Tyler.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.