Cost of living in Tyler County, TX
Population 20,084 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tyler County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tyler County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tyler County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tyler County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tyler County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Tyler County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Tyler County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tyler County
What it costs to live in Tyler County each month.
- Rent $721
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $481
- State tax $0
- Rent $934
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $502
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,125
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $502
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Tyler County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tyler County?
In Tyler County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $721 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,125 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tyler County?
In Tyler County, TX, the average household income is $50,647 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,475 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tyler County?
The estimated cost of living in Tyler County, TX is approximately $2,590 per month for a single person, $3,577 for a couple, $5,910 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tyler County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tyler County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Tyler County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tyler County, TX would need approximately $2,590 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,647 per year ($4,221 per month). Tyler County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tyler County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tyler County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tyler County?
The average home value in Tyler County, TX is $138,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,428, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tyler County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP