Here are the most expensive East Texas towns to buy a home in. Most Expensive Towns in East Texas to Buy HomesThe typical value of a home in the United States increased last year by 14.9%, which means the average home rose to $357,810. Get our free mobile appWhile prices in Texas, and East Texas especially, are lower than the national average, we certainly haven't been spared from rising home prices. If you're looking at the Tyler area, this list is a great start to know where home values have increased the most. You'll notice that for this list, Stacker has compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Tyler area using data from Zillow — best of luck to you on your journey into or out of East Texas.