Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in North Tyler, Tyler

D

10th of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

North Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
5,200
Median rent
$800
Median home value
$109,000
Household income
$57,900
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in North Tyler

North Tyler is an area in Tyler with about 5,200 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 11 areas in Tyler, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in North Tyler

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $800, 36% lower than the Tyler median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Tyler

  • Higher poverty. 27% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Tyler.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

North Tyler report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $800, homes cost 1.9x income.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $57,900, 6.3% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 4.3% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    24% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

North Tyler compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Home value to income: 1.9x46% lower than Tyler (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $80036% lower than Tyler ($1,252)
  • Vacant homes: 13%3 points lower than Tyler (16%)

Worse than Tyler

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%22 points lower than Tyler (31%)
  • People below the poverty line: 27%14 points higher than Tyler (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%8 points lower than Tyler (91%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CT J Austin ElementaryElementary, Tyler ISD0.5 mi
  • DBoulter MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD1.6 mi
  • CTyler High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD2 mi

Cost of living in North Tyler

Median rent in North Tyler is $800 a month, 36% lower than the Tyler median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $109,000, 54% lower than the Tyler median, which means a monthly payment of about $698 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent36% lower than Tyler$800$1,252$1,403
Median home value54% lower than Tyler$109,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to income46% lower than Tyler1.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Tyler47%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Tyler57%55%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Tyler13%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler196919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$698
Mortgage payment
$597
Property tax
$101
Median rent, for comparison
$800

Based on a $109,000 home in North Tyler, 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 income14% lower than Tyler$57,900$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Tyler6.3%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Tyler27%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Tyler9.9%31%34%
Average commute6% higher than Tyler21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Tyler4.3%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler2.5%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Tyler83%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in North Tyler

Under 1832%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6431%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White2.2%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black79%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Tyler

  1. 1B+South TylerMedian rent $1,400
  2. 2BCharnwood DistrictMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3BCentral TylerMedian rent $1,210
  4. 4B-Southeast TylerMedian rent $1,360
  5. 5B-East TylerMedian rent $1,420
  6. 6C+Northeast TylerMedian rent $1,230
  7. 7CSouthwest TylerMedian rent $1,400
  8. 8D+Northwest TylerMedian rent $660

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-South VictoriaVictoria
  2. D+Central Rio Grande CityRio Grande City
  3. D-Northeast KingsvilleKingsville

Questions about North Tyler

Is North Tyler a good place to live?

North Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Tyler?

Median rent in North Tyler is $800 a month, 36% lower than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $109,000, 54% lower than the Tyler median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve North Tyler?

The closest rated public schools are T J Austin Elementary (elementary, rated C), Boulter Middle (middle, rated D) and Tyler High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Tyler that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.