Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in Northwest Tyler, Tyler

D+

8th of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 27 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

Northwest Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
4,610
Median rent
$660
Median home value
$150,000
Household income
$56,400
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Tyler

Northwest Tyler is an area in Tyler with about 4,600 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 66% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Tyler is D+. That puts it 8th of 11 areas we grade in Tyler, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Tyler

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $660, 47% lower than the Tyler median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Tyler

  • Higher poverty. 24% 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 and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Tyler report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $660, homes cost 2.7x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $56,400, 4.6% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    3.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Tyler compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Median rent: $66047% lower than Tyler ($1,252)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%12 points higher than Tyler (55%)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x24% lower than Tyler (3.5x)

Worse than Tyler

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.5%28 points lower than Tyler (31%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%13 points higher than Tyler (17%)
  • People below the poverty line: 24%12 points higher than Tyler (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CA W Orr El - CpElementary, Tyler ISD0.6 mi
  • DBoulter MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD0.7 mi
  • CTyler High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Tyler

Median rent in Northwest Tyler is $660 a month, 47% lower than the Tyler median. A household would need about $26,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $150,000, 36% lower than the Tyler median, which means a monthly payment of about $914 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent47% lower than Tyler$660$1,252$1,403
Median home value36% lower than Tyler$150,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Tyler2.7x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Tyler53%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Tyler67%55%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Tyler16%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler196419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$914
Mortgage payment
$821
Property tax
$93
Median rent, for comparison
$660

Based on a $150,000 home in Northwest 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 income16% lower than Tyler$56,400$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Tyler4.6%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Tyler24%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Tyler3.5%31%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Tyler19 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Tyler0%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler2.0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Tyler79%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northwest Tyler

Under 1836%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6437%
65 and over6.6%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black22%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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. 9D+Tyler City SquareMedian rent $1,050

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DColumbia HeightsSan Antonio
  2. DBlackshearSan Angelo
  3. DCentral CityCorpus Christi

Questions about Northwest Tyler

Is Northwest Tyler a good place to live?

Northwest Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th 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 Northwest Tyler?

Renters in Northwest Tyler pay a median of $660 a month, 47% lower than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $150,000, 36% lower than the Tyler median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve Northwest Tyler?

The closest rated public schools are A W Orr El - Cp (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 3 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.