Primary sources for Tyler, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Tyler, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Tyler, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Tyler, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Tyler, TX
Electricity rates in Tyler, Texas
Tyler, TX ranks 10 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1978). Tyler, Texas has 107,718 residents in 37,727 households; 43.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Tyler, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Tyler on the map
Smith County, with Tyler marked
Who supplies Tyler
Smith County lists 5 utilities for Tyler, TX, a city of 107,718: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Smith County page.
Housing and heating in Tyler
Tyler, TX: 23,985 of 45,461 homes were built before 1980 and 11,696 in 2000 or later. Tyler, TX has 28,648 detached houses, 11,246 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 804 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Tyler, TX
% of homes by decade built, Tyler, TX
- 4pre-40
- 840s
- 1450s
- 1260s
- 1570s
- 1280s
- 990s
- 1500s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Tyler, TX
| Tyler, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX, median year built | 1978 | 1986 | -8 years | 93 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, built before 1980 | 52.8% | 42.4% | +10.4 points | 16 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, built 2000 or later | 25.7% | 31.8% | -6.1 points | 82 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, detached houses | 63.0% | 68.8% | -5.8 points | 73 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 24.7% | 12.2% | +12.5 points | 31 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, mobile homes | 1.8% | 11.1% | -9.4 points | 60 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, renter households | 44.8% | 30.7% | +14.1 points | 34 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, median home value | $216,400 | $220,800 | -$4,400 | 74 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,199 | $1,197 | +$2 | 74 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, people per household | 2.71 | 2.83 | -0.12 | 52 of 108 |
Facts about Tyler
- Residents of Tyler, TX, ACS 2023
- 107,71836 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Tyler, TX
- $65,52771 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Tyler, TX
- 37,7272.86 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Tyler, TX
- 55.2%20,840 owners and 16,887 renter households
- Housing units in Tyler, TX
- 45,4617,734 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Tyler, TX
- 43.8%16,541 of 37,727 homes
- Land area of Tyler, TX
- 57.8 sq mi1,864.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Tyler, TX
- 3.0%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $65,527 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Tyler, TX
- 141NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 130.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Tyler, TX
- 197823,985 of 45,461 homes (52.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Tyler, TX
- $216,400$1,199 gross rent a month, 6.65% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Tyler
Compare Tyler with nearby cities
| City near Tyler, TX | Distance from Tyler | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 107,718 | $65,527 | 1978 | $216,400 | 141 | 7.3% |
| Longview, TX | 34.5 mi northeast | 82,765 (-24,953) | $62,488 (-$3,039) | 1978 (+0 yr) | $182,700 (-$33,700) | 123 (-18) | 5.7% (-1.6 pts) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 62.0 mi southeast | 32,104 (-75,614) | $38,855 (-$26,672) | 1982 (+4 yr) | $173,200 (-$43,200) | 66 (-75) | 5.9% (-1.4 pts) |
| Lufkin, TX | 76.6 mi southeast | 34,158 (-73,560) | $56,722 (-$8,805) | 1980 (+2 yr) | $162,600 (-$53,800) | 59 (-82) | 5.1% (-2.2 pts) |
| Rockwall, TX | 77.9 mi northwest | 49,605 (-58,113) | $114,926 (+$49,399) | 2003 (+25 yr) | $382,400 (+$166,000) | 72 (-69) | 19.2% (+11.9 pts) |
| Mesquite, TX | 80.5 mi northwest | 148,848 (+41,130) | $71,843 (+$6,316) | 1983 (+5 yr) | $226,500 (+$10,100) | 88 (-53) | 8.5% (+1.2 pts) |
Outage risk around Tyler
Tyler, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 132 wind and 9 tornado, 130.9 per 100,000 residents of 107,718. Top gust near Tyler, TX: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Tyler, TX: $1.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Tyler, TX
wind and tornado reports, Tyler, TX
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- 19'18
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- 11'23
- 17'24
- 9'25
| Tyler, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX, 2015 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Tyler, TX, 2016 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Tyler, TX, 2017 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Tyler, TX, 2018 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Tyler, TX, 2019 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Tyler, TX, 2020 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Tyler, TX, 2021 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Tyler, TX, 2022 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Tyler, TX, 2023 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Tyler, TX, 2024 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Tyler, TX, 2025 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Cost of living with electricity in Tyler
Tyler, TX: 37,727 households at $1,925 a year per home for electricity (Smith County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $72.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,411 a year per household.
| Group in Tyler, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Tyler, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX, all households | 37,727 | $1,925 | $72.6 million | 2.94% |
| Tyler, TX, homeowners | 20,840 | $2,182 | $45.5 million | 3.33% |
| Tyler, TX, renters | 16,887 | $1,361 | $23.0 million | 2.08% |
Who lives in Tyler: income, cars, homes
Of 50,570 workers in Tyler, TX, 3,705 work from home, 40,768 drive alone, 49 ride transit and 660 walk. Tyler, TX homes: 26,139 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,878 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. In Tyler, TX, 2,189 households own no vehicle and 22,761 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Tyler, TX, 9,475 of 37,727 households earn under $35,000, 11,724 $35,000-$75,000, 11,055 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,473 $150,000 or more. In Tyler, TX, 7,702 of 15,922 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 14,713 households moved in since 2018 and 5,420 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 13,141 residents of Tyler, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.5.
Household income in Tyler, TX
| Tyler, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX, households under $35,000 | 25.1% | 38 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, households $150,000 or more | 14.5% | 68 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, residents below poverty | 12.8% | 45 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, median age | 35.5 | 43 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.5% | 81 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, households without a vehicle | 5.8% | 32 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 60.3% | 65 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, workers at home | 7.3% | 87 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, cost-burdened renters | 48.4% | 70 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, moved in since 2018 | 39.0% | 58 of 108 |
| Tyler, TX, moved in before 2000 | 14.4% | 51 of 108 |
Analyst note on Tyler
Tyler, TX counts 107,718 residents in 37,727 households, on 57.8 square miles. 16,541 of the 37,727 occupied homes in Tyler, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Tyler, TX is $65,527; 20,840 of its 37,727 households own.
Tyler, TX has 45,461 housing units, 7,734 of them vacant or seasonal. Tyler, TX ranks 19 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest share of electric heating (44%). Tyler, TX ranks 22 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (7.3% of workers).
Tyler, TX ranks 25 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (141 since 2015).
ZIP codes in Tyler
| ZIP area touching Tyler, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Tyler | Share of Tyler's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75703 (Tyler, TX) | 33.1% | 31.7% |
| 75701 (Tyler, TX) | 99.9% | 24.5% |
| 75702 (Tyler, TX) | 93.4% | 22.9% |
| 75707 (Tyler, TX) | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| 75709 (Tyler, TX) | 15.0% | 5.4% |
| 75704 (Tyler, TX) | 3.7% | 4.4% |
| 75708 (Tyler, TX) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| 75711 (Tyler, TX) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Tyler
Tyler: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Tyler, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Smith County lists 5 utilities.
Tyler: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Tyler, TX: rank 36 of 108 by its 107,718 residents, rank 71 of 108 by $65,527 median income.
Tyler: how many homes heat with electricity?
Tyler, TX: 16,541 of 37,727 occupied homes, 43.8%; Smith County 57.9%.
Tyler: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 3.0% of the $65,527 median income in Tyler, TX.
Tyler: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Tyler, TX may be closed.
Tyler: damaging storms reported nearby?
141 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Tyler, TX, 2015 to 2025, 130.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Tyler?
Tyler, TX: median home built 1978; 23,985 of 45,461 homes (52.8%) predate 1980, 28,648 are detached and 11,246 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Tyler, TX work from home?
3,705 of 50,570 workers.
How big are the homes in Tyler, TX?
26,139 of 45,461 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.1 rooms.
How many Tyler, TX households have no car?
2,189 households; 22,761 have two or more.