Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in South Tyler, Tyler

B+

1st of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

South Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 25,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
25,610
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$365,000
Household income
$91,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in South Tyler

South Tyler is an area in Tyler with about 25,600 residents, homes built around 1989, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 11 areas in Tyler, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in South Tyler

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $91,100, 35% higher than the Tyler median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in South Tyler

No clear weak spots in our data.

South Tyler report card

Each grade compares South 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 C

    Median rent $1,400, homes cost 4.0x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $91,100, 3.9% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 12% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    9.6% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

South Tyler compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%16 points higher than Tyler (31%)
  • Median household income: $91,10035% higher than Tyler ($67,486)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.6%7 points lower than Tyler (17%)

Worse than Tyler

  • Home value to income: 4.0x15% higher than Tyler (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,40012% higher than Tyler ($1,252)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 54%2 points lower than Tyler (55%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CRice ElementaryElementary, Tyler ISD1.5 mi
  • BHubbard MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD2.1 mi
  • BTyler Legacy High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD2 mi

Cost of living in South Tyler

Median rent in South Tyler is $1,400 a month, 12% higher than the Tyler median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $365,000, 55% higher than the Tyler median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,359 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent12% higher than Tyler$1,400$1,252$1,403
Median home value55% higher than Tyler$365,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Tyler4.0x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Tyler47%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Tyler54%55%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Tyler13%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler198919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,359
Mortgage payment
$1,998
Property tax
$361
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $365,000 home in South 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 income35% higher than Tyler$91,100$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Tyler3.9%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Tyler6.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Tyler48%31%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Tyler20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Tyler12%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler0.8%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Tyler95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in South Tyler

Under 1822%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6432%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Black13%
Asian4.2%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Tyler

  1. 2BCharnwood DistrictMedian rent $1,070
  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+Westwood ParkHouston
  2. B+Central GrapevineGrapevine
  3. A-Oak ParkSan Antonio

Questions about South Tyler

Is South Tyler a good place to live?

South Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 25,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in South Tyler?

Median rent in South Tyler is $1,400 a month, 12% higher than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $365,000, 55% higher than the Tyler median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve South Tyler?

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

This area groups 21 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.