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| What Tyler is like for active adults |
Tyler is one of the certified retirement communities in Texas, a program that insures a welcoming infrastructure for retirees. The population was over 96,000 in July, 2007 - and growing at over 12% a year.
Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Outdoor buffs enjoy crystal-clear lakes, challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds that offer fishing, picnicking, paddle-boating and hike and bike trails.
The town of Tyler is very forward thinking - there are plans for a 395 acre master planned community in North Tyler, as well as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
Active adults are moving to Tyler and some of its attractive active adult communities in large numbers. Average home price in mid-2008 was about $150,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Area attractions include the Caldwell Zoo and Hudnall Planetarium. Special events throughout the year include the Texas Rose Festival, Azalia and Spring Flower Trail, Festival on the Square, and Movies Under the Stars in Bergfeld Park. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Hot summers |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Many of the people moving to Tyler are retirees - a lot of them are from the Dallas area. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction and retirement drive the local economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| Tyler is located in East Texas about 100 miles from Dallas. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Tyler boasts the East Texas Arts Association. The Tyler website speaks of dance, music, theatre, and poetry. There are frequent festivals along with a Zoo and Planetarium |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are a number of hospitals and rehab facilities in Tyler. |
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| Transportation |
| Dallas Fort-Worth Airport is about 100 miles awaya and one of the largest in the world. |
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Facts about TYLER
- State: TX
- Environment: Small Town,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 0-20,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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