The Town FilesTyler, Minnesota
City in Lincoln County · population 1,138 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,100
- Household income
- $65,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.5
Tyler is a city of 1,138 people in Lincoln County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $151,100, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 82% of Minnesota towns.
How Tyler ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tyler is worth $151,100, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $65,500, which is more affordable than 89% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $750 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tyler | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,100 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $750 | $991 |
| Median household income | $65,500 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Tyler
| People | Tyler | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 12.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Tyler
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.8°F. About 28.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyler since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 1, 2011 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 24, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 2007.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 1,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,358 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Tyler itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Tyler
3 public schools with 637 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTR Secondary School | 6-12 | 375 | 14.4 |
| RTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 262 | 10.5 |
| RTR ALC | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Tyler
- Lake Benton, MN8.1 mi · 687 people · home $99,800
- Balaton, MN13.5 mi · 595 people · home $94,000
- Ivanhoe, MN14.1 mi · 560 people · home $66,500
- Elkton, SD17.2 mi · 755 people · home $185,100
- Lake Marshall, MN20.0 mi · 564 people · home $335,500
- Marshall, MN20.8 mi · 13,628 people · home $210,300
- Minneota, MN21.1 mi · 1,366 people · home $161,300
- Pipestone, MN21.3 mi · 4,215 people · home $114,100
Tyler questions
Is Tyler, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tyler scores better for retirees than 93% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 72%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Tyler?
The median owner-occupied home in Tyler is valued at $151,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,500, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $750 a month.
What is the weather like in Tyler?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.6 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Tyler get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 1, 2011. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)