Cost of Living in Tyler County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Tyler County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Tyler County ranks #2,455 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 22%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Tyler County, Texas
Tyler County stretches pay thin
Tyler County's 22.5% rent-to-income ratio ranks worst among these eight counties and significantly exceeds both the national average (20%) and Texas state average (18.1%). With median household income of just $50,647, renters here face the highest housing burden despite rural affordability markers.
Texas's tightest housing squeeze
Tyler County's 22.5% rent-to-income ratio places it among Texas's least affordable regions relative to local earnings, exceeding the state average by 4.4 percentage points. The mismatch between limited income ($50,647) and housing costs ($951 rent) creates outsized financial strain.
Surprisingly expensive for rural East Texas
Tyler's $951 monthly rent falls between Trinity's $823 and Tom Green's $1,125, yet the county's lower median income makes the burden feel heaviest here. Its $138,400 median home value exceeds Trinity's but lags Tom Green's, offering no advantage in affordability.
Rent consumes over one-fifth of income
Tyler County renters pay $951 monthly on a $50,647 annual income—consuming 22.5% before accounting for any other expenses, the worst ratio among peer counties. Homeowners fare slightly better at $651 monthly, but both groups struggle to balance housing against modest local earnings.
Tyler County demands income above local median
Tyler County's housing costs present challenges unless your expected income exceeds the county's $50,647 median substantially. If relocating for a job, negotiate the strongest salary possible—this county's rent-to-income ratio leaves minimal cushion for other living expenses.
Cost of Living Advisory: Tyler County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Tyler County is affordable. The median rent is $951/month against a median household income of $50,647, putting rent at 22.5% of income.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Tyler County pay $951/month on average, compared to $651/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 32%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $38,040/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $27,900/year. With a median household income of $50,647, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 28.0% of renter households in Tyler County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Colorado County where rent averages $1,002/month, Tyler County is approximately 5% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
22.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,182
per month
Owner Cost Burden
15.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Tyler County
Median home value is $138,400. Estimated monthly cost: $1,105 vs. your max of $1,182.
Rent Affordability Guide
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