Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in Southeast Tyler, Tyler

B-

4th of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

Southeast Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 20,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 11 areas we score in Tyler. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Home ownership scores low (13 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
20,040
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$281,000
Household income
$78,400
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Tyler

Southeast Tyler is an area in Tyler with about 20,000 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Tyler is B-. That puts it 4th of 11 areas we grade in Tyler, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Tyler

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast Tyler

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

Southeast Tyler report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,360, homes cost 3.6x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $78,400, 5.9% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 9.6% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Tyler compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 38%7 points higher than Tyler (31%)
  • Median household income: $78,40016% higher than Tyler ($67,486)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%6 points higher than Tyler (91%)

Worse than Tyler

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%7 points higher than Tyler (49%)
  • Median rent: $1,3609% higher than Tyler ($1,252)
  • Average commute: 21 min7% higher than Tyler (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMozelle Brown ElementaryElementary, Whitehouse ISD1.4 mi
  • BHubbard MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD1.4 mi
  • BTyler Legacy High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Tyler

Median rent in Southeast Tyler is $1,360 a month, 9% higher than the Tyler median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $281,000, 19% higher than the Tyler median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,819 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent9% higher than Tyler$1,360$1,252$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Tyler$281,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Tyler3.6x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Tyler56%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Tyler57%55%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Tyler18%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler198519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,819
Mortgage payment
$1,538
Property tax
$281
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $281,000 home in Southeast 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% higher than Tyler$78,400$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Tyler5.9%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Tyler7.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Tyler38%31%34%
Average commute7% higher than Tyler21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Tyler9.6%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler2.3%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Tyler96%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Southeast Tyler

Under 1823%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6435%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black16%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. 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-Las ColinasIrving
  3. BSouth LewisvilleLewisville

Questions about Southeast Tyler

Is Southeast Tyler a good place to live?

Southeast Tyler covers part of Tyler, TX, home to about 20,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Southeast Tyler?

Renters in Southeast Tyler pay a median of $1,360 a month, 9% higher than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $281,000, 19% higher than the Tyler median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve Southeast Tyler?

The closest rated public schools are Mozelle Brown Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 16 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.