Tyler, TX housing market
What's happening in the Tyler market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Tyler, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Smith County take a median of 70 days to sell, and the number for sale is +3.4% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−3% to +1.5% for the typical Tyler home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Smith County as a whole.
Tyler market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Tyler, TX?
$252,481 as of August 2026, −0.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Tyler, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −0.3% over the year to August 2026 and +24.1% over five years.
Is Tyler, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Smith County sells in 70 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Tyler, TX?
The typical rent is $1,314 a month as of August 2026, +1.6% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Tyler, TX?
1,495 homes were listed for sale across Smith County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Tyler, TX?
Homegrity lists 1,083 licensed Tyler agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/tyler-tx.