Tyler is GREAT for the elderly
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7/27/2009
This town is ideal for people who are entering retirement. Despite having 2 institutions of higher education, it's not great for young people or college students. Tyler is very conservative, and entertainment is limited to a couple of movie theaters, and a few small bars that close by midnight. For the East Texas area, cost of living in Tyler is high, and the traffic can be slow and frustrating for people used to big cities or rural communities. Major roads become very congested at peak rush times. Retirees on a fixed income should be aware that energy costs are also much higher than neighboring areas with regulated utilities, such as Longview or Kilgore. People in Tyler are generally friendly, but the town has grown past small town comfort- but it has not grown into big city culture and convenience.
Jackson | Farmers Branch, TX