Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in Charnwood District, Tyler

B

2nd of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

Charnwood District is a neighborhood in Tyler, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
8,480
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$244,000
Household income
$55,600
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Charnwood District

Charnwood District is a neighborhood in Tyler with about 8,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1954), a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 11 areas in Tyler, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Charnwood District

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,070, 15% lower than the Tyler median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Charnwood District

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Charnwood District report card

Each grade compares Charnwood District with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,070, homes cost 4.4x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $55,600, 1.3% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 366 violent crimes per 100k, 1,800 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 6.2% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Charnwood District compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%6 points lower than Tyler (49%)
  • Median rent: $1,07015% lower than Tyler ($1,252)
  • Unemployment rate: 1.3%3 points lower than Tyler (4.5%)

Worse than Tyler

  • Home value to income: 4.4x26% higher than Tyler (3.5x)
  • Median household income: $55,60018% lower than Tyler ($67,486)
  • People below the poverty line: 17%4 points higher than Tyler (12%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BBell ElementaryElementary, Tyler ISD0.8 mi
  • AMoore MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD0.4 mi
  • BTyler Legacy High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Charnwood District

Median rent in Charnwood District is $1,070 a month, 15% lower than the Tyler median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $244,000, about the same as the Tyler median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,551 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent15% lower than Tyler$1,070$1,252$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Tyler$244,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to income26% higher than Tyler4.4x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Tyler43%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Tyler53%55%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Tyler15%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler195419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,551
Mortgage payment
$1,336
Property tax
$215
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $244,000 home in Charnwood District, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median household income18% lower than Tyler$55,600$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Tyler1.3%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Tyler17%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Tyler27%31%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Tyler19 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Tyler6.2%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler1.0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Tyler87%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

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

Who lives in Charnwood District

Under 1821%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6435%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Black16%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race2.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Tyler

  1. 1B+South TylerMedian rent $1,400
  2. 3BCentral TylerMedian rent $1,210
  3. 4B-Southeast TylerMedian rent $1,360
  4. 5B-East TylerMedian rent $1,420
  5. 6C+Northeast TylerMedian rent $1,230
  6. 7CSouthwest TylerMedian rent $1,400
  7. 8D+Northwest TylerMedian rent $660
  8. 9D+Tyler City SquareMedian rent $1,050

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+StonehavenEl Paso
  2. B-Central LongviewLongview
  3. A-Vista HillsEl Paso

Questions about Charnwood District

Is Charnwood District a good place to live?

Charnwood District is a neighborhood in Tyler, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Charnwood District?

Median rent in Charnwood District is $1,070 a month, 15% lower than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $244,000, 4% higher than the Tyler median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve Charnwood District?

The closest rated public schools are Bell Elementary (elementary, rated B), Moore Middle (middle, rated A) and Tyler Legacy High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the Charnwood District name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.