The Oaks on 37 Tiny Homes & RV Resort
For sale1080 TX-37, Mt Vernon, TX 75457
Tyler, TX
Tyler, the county seat of Smith County, lies in Northeast Texas between Dallas, Longview, and Shreveport. Known as the “Rose Capital of America,” it is celebrated for its extensive rose-growing heritage, the nation’s largest public rose garden, and the annual Texas Rose Festival. As Northeast Texas’s principal economic, medical, educational, financial, and cultural hub, Tyler combines historic downtown architecture, suburban growth, lakes, parks, and a metropolitan population exceeding 230,000.
Recreational Delights
Tyler offers a broad mix of gardens, lakes, wildlife attractions, and outdoor recreation. The 14-acre Tyler Municipal Rose Garden features more than 38,000 rose bushes and over 500 varieties, while the Texas Rose Festival brings parades, civic events, and the Rose Queen celebration each October. The city’s Azalea Trail showcases landscaped homes and gardens along two designated routes. Nearby Tyler State Park supports camping, canoeing, paddle boating, fishing, birding, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and swimming. Lake Tyler, Lake Bellwood, and Lake Palestine provide boating, fishing, and scenic relaxation. Caldwell Zoo is a major family attraction, and the region’s numerous golf courses and country clubs add further leisure options. Tyler also has an unusually strong disc-golf culture, with fifteen local courses and seven leagues. The WaterPark @ The Villages in nearby Flint offers year-round indoor aquatic entertainment.
Culinary Scene
Tyler’s culinary scene reflects East Texas traditions, with Southern comfort food, barbecue, Tex-Mex, American staples, and family-oriented dining shaping the local table. Central Tyler’s Brick Streets Historic District combines restaurants, retail, nightlife, and historic surroundings, while the broader downtown area provides a walkable setting for locally oriented dining. The city’s regional grocery influence is substantial: Brookshire Grocery Company, headquartered in Tyler, operates several supermarket brands and supports the area’s food distribution economy. Seasonal festivals and fairs add distinctive food experiences, particularly the Texas Rose Festival and East Texas State Fair, where visitors encounter regional specialties, fair foods, and community cooking traditions. Tyler’s proximity to Dallas, Louisiana, and the wider Ark-La-Tex region also contributes to a diverse restaurant market that blends Texas and broader Southern flavors.
Demographics
- The supplied demographic profile lists 241,740 people, a median age of 37.5, and a median household income of $74,192—slightly younger and less affluent than U.S. medians of 38.9 and $80,734.
- Tyler city had 105,995 residents in the 2020 Census, while its metropolitan area had 233,479. The city is Northeast Texas’s most populous municipality and a major regional hub.
- Tyler is increasingly diverse: 2020 figures included 23.1% Black residents, 24,023 Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.9% Asian residents, and 9.6% identifying with two or more races.
Population
241,740
Growth 1.57%
Households
83,134
Growth 1.77%
Median Age
37.5
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$74,192
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
2,879
Total population
9%
5 year population growth projection
978
Total households
$38,232
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 296 | 2,879 | 4,533 |
| 5 year projected total population | -- | 3,143 | 7,357 |
| Total households | 101 | 978 | 1,585 |
| Current Median Household Income | $70,158 | $67,453 | $70,973 |
| 5 year projected median household income | -- | $104,816 | $115,106 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $35,214 | $38,232 | $44,438 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | -- | $67,960 | $91,635 |
| Median home value | $225,986 | $223,165 | $253,132 |
Sports
College athletics
UT Tyler Patriots
College athletics
Tyler Junior College Apaches
Soccer
Tyler FC
Football
East Texas Twisters
Education
University of Texas at Tyler
UT Health Science Center at Tyler
Tyler Junior College
Texas College
Entertainment
Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and Rose Museum
Caldwell Zoo
Tyler Museum of Art
Cotton Belt Railroad Depot Museum
Quality of Life
Tyler offers a relatively affordable, service-rich lifestyle compared with nearby Dallas, supported by major hospitals, universities, cultural attractions, parks, lakes, and suburban neighborhoods. Its warm, humid climate enables extensive gardening and outdoor recreation, though residents should expect hot summers and occasional severe thunderstorms. Most daily travel requires a car, while Tyler Transit provides local bus and paratransit service.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
21%
5-19 Years
7%
20-24 Years
26%
25-44 Years
23%
45-64 Years
17%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
18.83%
Retail Trade
12.45%
Educational Services
10.72%
Manufacturing
10.34%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.23%
Construction
7.8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5.89%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.35%
Finance and Insurance
4.22%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.19%
Public Administration
3.13%
Wholesale Trade
2.44%
Other
6.43%