Tyler is very progressive and it has a bit of a New Age feel with many biking trails and progressive services for members of its retirement community. The nearest large city is Jacksonville, Texas.
It is a smaller city with a population of 96,901 in the middle of the state that is also surrounded by many smaller towns that are similar including Whitehouse, Lindale, New Chapel Hill, Chandler, Brownboro and Chandler. It is known for its lack of crime and friendly neighborhood feel. It is both an official “Tree City” and the Rose Capital of the World. Tyler is known for being a naturally beautiful city. Tyler Texas offers a relaxed gay lifestyle with strong community support and LGBT retirement homes.
