As of September 2026, the typical home in the Tyler metro costs $267,833 and typical rent is $1,313/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 17 and a gross rental yield of 5.9%. Tyler scores 51/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #111 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Tyler metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 17 on a typical home value of $267,833 and typical rent of $1,313/month — a gross rental yield of 5.9% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $267,833 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,313/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 17 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% |
| Star Score | 51/100 ★★½☆☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #111 of 174 |
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Assumable-mortgage pocket: 25.6% of TX's 2019-21 mortgage originations were government-backed (FHA/VA/USDA) — assumable by law, mostly at ~3% rates. VA loans can be assumed by non-veterans, including for investment purchases. The Assumability Index →
National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Tyler scores 51/100 on the Star Score index (#111 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 5.9% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
17 — the typical home value ($267,833) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,313/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $267,833 and rent of $1,313/month (5.9% gross yield), Tyler can work for BRRRR in select submarkets, but higher prices or thinner yields mean deals need bigger discounts to snowball.
Typical asking rent in the Tyler metro is $1,313 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.