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Tyler, Texas

What It Is Like to Retire in Tyler

Where to Retire in Tyler and Home Prices

The Bergfeld Park neighborhood is a tree-lined area with attractive brick streets. Cascades Country Club along Lake Bellwood features 3 different mixed-age developments (see Active Communities link sat right). The median home value was $144,400 early 2019 according to Zillow, although prices vary by neighborhood and development.

What Is Special about Tyler

Tyler is a certified Texas retirement community, meaning it has met certain criteria to be attractive to retirees. It is the Rose Capital of America. 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. The University of Texas Tyler is located on a 259 acre campus here.

What Is Not Special about Tyler

Hot summers and a long drive to a city.

Who Will Like Retirement in Tyler

Many of the people moving to Tyler are retirees - a lot of them are from the Dallas area.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Construction and retirement drive the local economy.

Climate and Physical Environment

Tyler is located in East Texas about 100 miles from Dallas. The average January temp is in the high 40s and the average July temp is in the mid 80s.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

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. The University of Texas Tyler Cowan Performing Arts Center produces a regular schedule of shows. There are also performances by Ballet Tyler and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra.