Lindale, Texas

John W. Clary 
Lindale EDC
P.O. Box 127
Lindale, TX 75771 
  Phone: 903.882.5332
http://www.lindaleedc.com
jclary@lindaleedc.com
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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