Tye Public RecordsTexas

Taylor, TX, has a 2023 estimated population of about 17,500. The median age is approximately 36 years. Gender distribution is nearly equal, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. Racial and ethnic composition is diverse: about 48% White, 10% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and around 36% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Other races and multiracial residents make up the remainder.

Tye is a small city near Taylor, TX, with homeownership around 70% and median home values near $130,000, compared to Taylor’s median of approximately $260,000. Rentals make up about 30%, with average rents from $900 to $1,200 monthly. Housing types include single-family homes, some manufactured houses, and a few apartments. Neighborhoods are mainly quiet, residential subdivisions. Property values in both areas have risen roughly 7% annually since 2020. Property tax rates average 2.1%, resulting in yearly taxes around $2,730 on a $130,000 home. Taylor offers more historic neighborhoods and newer developments.

Tye is a small city in Taylor County, Texas, with public schooling primarily served by the Merkel Independent School District, including Merkel High School. The area has approximately 1 public school and no higher education institutions within city limits; only 15% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average school ratings from GreatSchools are around 5/10. School safety incidents are rare, and education programs include basic K-12 curriculum with limited advanced placement or adult education opportunities. Most educational enrichment requires travel to Abilene or nearby cities.

Tye, located in Taylor County, TX, primarily relies on personal vehicles for commuting, with around 91% of residents driving alone and only ~0.5% using public transit. The average commute time is about 19 minutes, shorter than the national average. Transportation infrastructure centers on U.S. Highway 84 and proximity to Abilene Regional Airport. Vehicle ownership is high, with most households owning two vehicles. Public transit options are limited, so most residents commute to Abilene—approximately 10 miles east—for employment at major hubs such as Dyess Air Force Base, hospitals, and educational institutions.

Tye, Texas, in Taylor County, has limited direct healthcare facilities, with no hospitals within the city; residents primarily access services in nearby Abilene, including Hendrick Health and Abilene Regional Medical Center. Tye hosts a few small clinics and primary care providers. About 17% of Taylor County residents are uninsured, slightly higher than the Texas average. The county’s leading health concerns are diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The population is approximately 2,600, with 54% White, 31% Hispanic, and 12% Black residents. Healthcare access challenges include transportation and a shortage of local specialists.