A small community near I-20 and UT Health Hospital
The community of Owentown is a primarily industrial unincorporated area about 10 miles from downtown Tyler, close to UT Health Hospital and Interstate 20. The area started as a switch on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway in 1877 and was later home to Camp Fannin, a World War II Army training center that instructed an estimated 200,000 soldiers and even housed a German prisoner of war facility. By 1948, the base had been closed and much of its land was sold to the Owen Development Company, giving the neighborhood its name. While it’s not a bustling community today, Owentown has the promise of becoming more active with the addition of the Tyler Interstate Commerce Park, a 400-acre industrial park set to be built near I-20.
Owentown is located in a rural area of Smith County.
UT Health is the closest hospital, located right outside the Owentown neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes on large lots
Homes here are concentrated on the south side and sit on spacious, grassy lawns. Most are ranch-style, with three bedrooms, brick facades and low-pitched roofs. Garages or carports are standard, which keeps the streets clear. Homes sit far back on lots, so front yards are often bigger than backyards. Still, there is room for pools and patios. Tall trees are abundant, dotting front lawns and clustered behind many homes, offering privacy. Houses rarely go on the market in Owentown, but when they do, they typically start in the mid $200,000s. Regarding crime, Owentown scores two out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points lower than the national average.
Homes line the residential streets of Owentown, often lacking sidewalks for pedestrians.
Rows of ranch style homes line the streets of Owentown.
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Kids attend nearby Winona’s public schools
Winona Independent Schools serves the neighborhood. Kids can start their education at Winona Elementary School, which scores a C-plus on Niche. They can then head to Winona Middle School, which has a C rating and finish at B-rated Winona High School. Winona High offers career and technical programs with areas of focus including agriculture, STEM and health science.
Winona Intermediate School staff nurtures a learning environment.
Winona High School is a top education center in East Texas.
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Residents find shopping, dining and recreation near Downtown Tyler
Residents in Owentown typically make the drive toward downtown Tyler for daily needs. The city offers multiple grocery chains and big box stores, including Walmart and Brookshire’s. There are also plenty of restaurants, including Rick's on the Square, a local favorite that is popular for its traditional American dishes. Tyler has several parks located throughout the city with amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts and playgrounds. Nature lovers looking for something more rustic can head to Tyler State Park, about 10 miles from Owentown. "It's a great place to go for outdoor recreation," says Annie Dwyer, a real estate broker with Brooklyn Rose Realty Group and a Tyler resident. “It’s very popular with people who like to do outdoorsy things.” Those things include boating, swimming, and fishing for catfish and bass in the park’s 64-acre lake. UT Health is the closest hospital, located right outside the neighborhood, and residents can find more hospitals and medical centers in Midtown Tyler.
Owentown residents go to Lucio's boot repair for stylish new boots.
Owentown locals head into Downtown Tyler's True Vine Brewing for happy hour.
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Nearby highways include Route 155, Highway 271 and I-20
Route 155 and Highway 271 border the neighborhood and are how residents get to downtown Tyler and nearby Winona, about 5 miles away. Both roadways connect to Interstate 20, which travels to Dallas, about 100 miles away. Residents can also fly to Dallas from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, about 16 miles from the neighborhood, which offers daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Tyler Pounds Airport is the only local Airport in the Tyler area.
Tyler Pounds Airport is the nearest place to fly in and out for Owentown residents.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
464
Median Age
39
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,242
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,375
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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