Living in Tyler Texas

Kevin Humphrey Homes is a leading custom home builder in the Tyler, Texas metropolitan area. Located in the rolling hills of East Texas in Smith County mid-way between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler has a wide range of appeal. Tyler's lifestyle is cosmopolitan, yet has the feel, benefits and safety of a small town. From education to world-class golf courses, walking trails, and art museums, Tyler has something for everyone.

Tyler is the ideal location for young professional families, and also has become a popular retirement destination with its close proximity to lakes, golfing, shopping, and medical facilities coupled with a warm climate and low cost of living.

Tyler Living on the Lake

Tyler Real Estate and Home Developments

Home building and real estate options span a wide range, and include a variety of subdivisions, gated communities, lake-front sites and country living in Tyler and in several small surrounding "bedroom" communities such as Bullard, Whitehouse, Flint, Gresham, Edom, Lindale, Arp, and Brownsboro.

Three major lakes offer significant lakefront living opportunities: Lake Tyler, East Lake Tyler, and Lake Palestine. Contact Kevin for more information about your homesite in Tyler.

Transportation

Tyler operates a state-of-the-art regional airport, and I-20 is a short 15 minute drive from downtown. Dallas is only two hours away making shopping and attending Cowboys, Stars and Ranger games an easy source of entertainment. Tyler has an excellent, solid transportation infrastructure which equates to short, easy commuting times and experiences with Loop 323 and the new Toll Loop 49. Tyler has access to the benefits of a large metropolitan area while being a peaceful, family-friendly city.

Education

A highly-rated series of public and private schools offer a variety of educational options. Three institutions of higher education, including the University of Texas at Tyler, provide a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Medical Facilities

Tyler features a large, state-of-the-art medical community, built around three major hospital and clinic systems, that serves all of the East Texas region.

Tyler State Park

Recreation

Tyler has convenient access to area lakes that provide boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, and other recreational possibilities. Tyler State Park, a short drive north of the city, provides overnight camping venues, mountain biking, picnicking, hiking and more.

The Caldwell Zoo is highly respected, as are the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and the Tyler Museum of Art.

Tyler Rose Center ... Largest Municipal Rose Garden in the Nation

Annual events include the well-known Rose Festival in the fall, and the Azalea Festival celebrating the beauty of spring.

Tyler Economy

Even in difficult economic times, Tyler's diverse economy remains robust with its base in the manufacturing, retail, oil & gas, education and health care industries.

For more information about Tyler, see the VisitTyler and the TylerTexas.info Web sites.