| John W. Clary Lindale EDC P.O. Box 127 Lindale, TX 75771 |
Phone: 903.882.5332 http://www.lindaleedc.com jclary@lindaleedc.com |
Lindale (population 4,290) is strategically located in northeast Texas at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 69. This intersection is one of the highest traffic counts East of Dallas and North of Houston.
The engine of Lindale’s economy is driven by this strategic location. In addition to the tremendous traffic patterns, within 30 miles of Lindale there is a population of 316,485 (2006) which is projected to grow to 343,018 by 2011—an 8.40% increase.
Within 15 miles of the intersection of I-20 and U.S. 69 is a population of over 153,000. See Demographics.
In addition to favorable population trends, median household income continues to trend upward. For the Lindlae area in 2006, median household income was $43,853. It is expected to rise by 2011 to $47,715.
This kind of growth trend creates a wealth of business opportunities for Lindale. From retail to entertainment & recreation to restaurants to financial services and transportation, Lindale’s future is bright.
Located 15 miles north of Tyler, Texas, a city with the population of 83,650, Lindale enjoys the amenities of a larger city without the problems usually associated with one. Tyler is the county seat and the most prominent city within the county. Lindale is the next most significant city. Less than 100 miles in either direction (East or West) lie major metropolitan areas—Shreveport and Dallas/Fort Worth.
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |||
| Basic Population Demographics | |||
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2015 Projection | |
| Community Name | 2,954 | 4,800 | 6,000 |
| Commuting Area (miles/minutes) | 30 miles | 30 miles | 30 miles |
| Source: | Tyler EDC Labor Study | ||
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |||
| Major Employers | |||
| Company Name | Industry Category | Number of Employees | Link |
| Target Corporation | Distribution Center | 725 | http://www.target.com/ |
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |
| Property Tax Information | |
| Property Taxes | Tax Rate/Per $100 |
| Taxing Entity | Year - 2010-2011 |
| City of Lindale | $0.49336 |
| Lindale ISD | $1.47500 |
| Tyler Junior College | $0.18293 |
| Smith County | $0.31394 |
| Fire District | $0.08618 |
| Special Purpose | $0.00000 |
| Special Purpose | $0.00000 |
| TOTAL: | $2.55141 |
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |
| Transportation | |
| Distance To: | |
| City | Miles/Hours To |
| Dallas, Texas | 85 miles/1.5 hours |
| Shreveport, LA | 105 miles/1.7hours |
| Tyler, Texas | 10 miles/15 minutes |
| Major Highways (Present in or near my community) | |
| US 69 | North/ South Route |
| Interstate 20 | East toAtlanta/West to connection with I-10 |
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |
| Utility Information | |
| Utility | Provider |
| Electricity | Oncor and Wood County Electric |
| Natural Gas | Centerpoint Energy |
| Telecommunications | AT&T and Suddenlink Communications |
| Water | City of Lindale and Lindale Rural Water Supply Corp. |
| Sewer | City of Lindale |
| Lindale Economic Development Corporation | |
| Incentives | |
| Available Incentives | Yes/No |
| Property Tax Abatement | Yes |
| Land | Yes |
| Relocation Incentives | Yes |
| Employment Incentives | Yes |