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Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, Texas, and the largest city in Northeast Texas, set among the tall pines and rolling hills of the Piney Woods. With a 2020 population of 105,995, it anchors a metropolitan area that serves as the commercial, medical, and educational center for a wide swath of East Texas. The city was founded in 1846 and named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States. It grew first as an agricultural and government center, and its fertile surroundings eventually made it a powerhouse of the rose-growing industry — by some measures, a large share of the nation's commercial rose bushes have historically been produced within a short radius of the city. That legacy earned Tyler the title "Rose Capital of America" and produced its signature attractions: the nation's largest municipal rose garden, with tens of thousands of bushes, and the Texas Rose Festival, held each October since 1933. Tyler's modern economy is built on healthcare and education. The city is home to three major hospital systems — UT Health East Texas, CHRISTUS Mother Frances, and Baylor Scott & White — making it the medical hub of the region, with an economic impact measured in the billions. The University of Texas at Tyler, together with its recently established medical school, has deepened that role, while Tyler Junior College and Texas College round out the higher-education landscape. For residents, Tyler offers a polished small-city lifestyle with a distinctly East Texas character. The Azalea District and rose gardens give the city a garden-city feel, and Tyler State Park's spring-fed lake, Lake Tyler, and the surrounding forests provide year-round recreation. Tyler ISD serves local families, and the cost of living remains below national averages. It is a city that pairs historic charm and natural beauty with the services and institutions of a true regional capital.

Population 105,995

County Smith County

Active Listings 538

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Tyler in?

Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, Texas, located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. It is the most populous city in Northeast Texas and the principal city of the Tyler metropolitan area.

Why is Tyler called the Rose Capital?

Tyler is known as the Rose Capital of America. The city's rose-growing industry has historically produced a large share of the nation's commercial rose bushes, and Tyler is home to the nation's largest municipal rose garden and the Texas Rose Festival, held every October since 1933.

Who is Tyler named after?

Tyler was founded in 1846 and named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States. The city grew as a county seat and agricultural center before becoming the healthcare and educational hub of East Texas.

What hospitals are in Tyler?

Tyler has three major hospital systems: UT Health East Texas, CHRISTUS Mother Frances, and Baylor Scott & White, making healthcare one of the region's largest industries. The University of Texas at Tyler also operates the first medical school in East Texas.

What school district serves Tyler?

Tyler is served by the Tyler Independent School District for kindergarten through twelfth grade. Higher education options include the University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler Junior College, and Texas College.

What is there to do in Tyler?

Tyler offers the Tyler Rose Garden and Rose Museum, the historic Azalea District, Tyler State Park with its spring-fed lake, and nearby Lake Tyler for boating and fishing. The Texas Rose Festival and other community events anchor the annual calendar.

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