Tyler, TX - - Best and Worst? (Lindale, Noonday: sale, to rent)

[katie45]

Housing seems very affordable (a good range of prices); area "looks" very nice from the photos I've seen. Weather seems to be doable (however, am concerned about ice....does Tyler get much ice in the winter?).

Would like to hear from those who live there, or have lived there...your likes/dislikes of Tyler.

This is one of the areas on my list to investigate. Will be retiring in several years, so employment is not an issue (except for part-time). Re housing, hopefully may be able to spend $100k for a home, or $600/mo rent.

Thanks for your input!

[GayleTX]

We had the pleasure of spending quite a lot of time around Tyler over the past 20 years or so. It's a lovely place, nice blend of the old and new.

Tyler seems like an ideal place for retirement.....or anything else, really. The country around it is beautiful....lots of trees, shrubs, azealas, roses...and you can grow anything in the soil there. Several nice lakes nearby with good fishing.

There is 'old money' (oil) in Tyler so there are some very nice public buildings and homes, but it's also a modern and growing town with good shopping and restaurants. There's a junior college in middle of town that provides inexpensive activites and entertainmnent (planetarium/plays/concerts) for the community. There are a number very active churches there that contribute much to the community. Tyler also has unusually good medical facilities for a town its size and some well-respected specialists. All in all, I'd say you are on the right track considering Tyler.

[katie45]

Originally Posted by GayleTX

We had the pleasure of spending quite a lot of time around Tyler over the past 20 years or so. It's a lovely place, nice blend of the old and new.

Tyler seems like an ideal place for retirement.....or anything else, really. The country around it is beautiful....lots of trees, shrubs, azealas, roses...and you can grow anything in the soil there. Several nice lakes nearby with good fishing.

There is 'old money' (oil) in Tyler so there are some very nice public buildings and homes, but it's also a modern and growing town with good shopping and restaurants. There's a junior college in middle of town that provides inexpensive activites and entertainmnent (planetarium/plays/concerts) for the community. There are a number very active churches there that contribute much to the community. Tyler also has unusually good medical facilities for a town its size and some well-respected specialists. All in all, I'd say you are on the right track considering Tyler.

Thank you so much! How wonderful and refreshing to hear only positives about a town! I will definitely keep Tyler on my short-list! Before I relocate I will make sure I travel to the top three choices, and it would probably be a very good idea to rent anywhere before I buy to give me time to get to know the area well.

I really appreciate and value your input!

[love roses]

My grandma has lived in Tyler for the past 30 years. I love it there. She lives South in the country, but it is so pretty with all the pine trees. I'm also quite surprised at how good the medical facilities there are. I know they've only gotten better over the years. So I've had the privilege of watching the area grow from nearly nothing in town but the Jr. college, John Deere supplier, etc to quite the big town now.

[destin04]

Tyler is great for people who are retired! The city is beautiful....all year long. There is a wonderful gated Sr. community in Lindale, TX called "The Legends". The rent is about 600.00 a month and the area has a club house and a real feel for community. Lindale is located about 11 miles north of Tyler ....but is a suburb of Tyler and it's own little town. We currently live in Lindale....but plan on moving to Tyler once the youngest is out of highschool. Tyler offers more than most little cities in E. Texas. As for ice....can't rule it out...but there is only a very small chance of that every 3 or 4 years.

[katie45]

Thanks for all of your input!

Besides the frigid winters in KS, we get an inordinate amount of ice every winter. I have seen a history of ice storms in Tyler, can anyone help me that? Does it last long?

I don't care for the snow but will tolerate it vs the dangerous ice.

Thanks!

[solytaire]

I was born, raised, and lived in Tyler most of my life and ice was a somewhat rare occurrence. There will be a day or two, at most, in the winter, with ice on roads. But it becomes a very miniscule factor since most (if not all...) schools in the area will close at the first sign of ice/snow. Some businesses may follow suit but for the most part, people simply sit indoors until the next day when the ice has dissipated. Tyler is a nice place to live though if you're seeking a less stressful, slower pace of life.

[katie45]

Originally Posted by solytaire

I was born, raised, and lived in Tyler most of my life and ice was a somewhat rare occurrence. There will be a day or two, at most, in the winter, with ice on roads. But it becomes a very miniscule factor since most (if not all...) schools in the area will close at the first sign of ice/snow. Some businesses may follow suit but for the most part, people simply sit indoors until the next day when the ice has dissipated. Tyler is a nice place to live though if you're seeking a less stressful, slower pace of life.

Thanks for the input!

[solytaire]

No prob, glad I could help. One thing you will notice, that kind of irritated me at least, is that: unless you reside on the Southernmost end of town, you will have to drive to South Tyler for any of your shopping, or leisure activities. (mall, golf courses, fitness clubs etc.). One other thing that may not sit so well with you is that Tyler is a "dry" city. Meaning the sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited within city limits (unless you obtain a membership at a dining establishment). So if you're a heavy drinker you're going to have to drive 15-20 mins to Coffee City, Noonday or some other town to get spirits of any sort.

But I do like the landscape of Tyler. And I muse at the small town rivalry it promotes between its two primary high schools (mainly a football rivalry). And while I enjoy Chinese food as much as the next guy, I also like the variety of restaurants in Tyler. All in all, in my opinion, the positives far outweigh the negatives about Tyler.

[destin04]

I agree about the southern part of Tyler. We recently purchased a home in Lindale area...and I didn't think it would be a big deal....but it is. I need a Big Lots.....Chick Fil A and a movie theater. I've heard that Lindale is getting a 4plex theater and Chick Fil A. So it's just a matter of time.