Neighborhood in Tyler, Smith County

Living in Tyler City Square, Tyler

D+

9th of 11areas in Tyler
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tyler overall: B-

Tyler City Square is a neighborhood in Tyler, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th 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 (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
9,740
Median rent
$1,050
Median home value
$109,000
Household income
$50,100
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Tyler City Square

Tyler City Square is a neighborhood in Tyler with about 9,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1953), a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 11 areas in Tyler, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Tyler City Square

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,050, 16% 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Tyler City Square

  • Higher unemployment. 8.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.5% across Tyler.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Tyler City Square report card

Each grade compares Tyler City Square 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 $1,050, homes cost 2.2x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $50,100, 8.6% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 2.4% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Tyler City Square compared with Tyler

Better than Tyler

  • Home value to income: 2.2x37% lower than Tyler (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,05016% lower than Tyler ($1,252)

Worse than Tyler

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%23 points lower than Tyler (31%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%14 points higher than Tyler (17%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 79%12 points lower than Tyler (91%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDouglas ElementaryElementary, Tyler ISD0.3 mi
  • AMoore MiddleMiddle, Tyler ISD2.1 mi
  • CTyler High SchoolHigh, Tyler ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Tyler City Square

Median rent in Tyler City Square is $1,050 a month, 16% lower than the Tyler median. A household would need about $42,000 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 $670 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTylerTexas
Median rent16% lower than Tyler$1,050$1,252$1,403
Median home value54% lower than Tyler$109,000$235,300$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than Tyler2.2x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Tyler53%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Tyler50%55%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Tyler24%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tyler195319781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$670
Mortgage payment
$597
Property tax
$73
Median rent, for comparison
$1,050

Based on a $109,000 home in Tyler City Square, 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 income26% lower than Tyler$50,100$67,486$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Tyler8.6%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Tyler18%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Tyler8.9%31%34%
Average commute8% higher than Tyler22 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Tyler2.4%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tyler0.9%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Tyler79%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 Tyler City Square

Under 1828%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6429%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White6.9%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black30%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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. C-Central PlainviewPlainview
  2. DSouthwest ParisParis
  3. CBrennardBig Spring

Questions about Tyler City Square

Is Tyler City Square a good place to live?

Tyler City Square is a neighborhood in Tyler, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th 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 Tyler City Square?

Median rent in Tyler City Square is $1,050 a month, 16% lower than the Tyler median. The median home is worth $109,000, 54% lower than the Tyler median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Tyler.

What schools serve Tyler City Square?

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

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Tyler City Square 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.