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Fort Worth

#19 in Best Places to Live in Tarrant County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 2,069 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Fort Worth is a city in Texas with a population of 835,129. Fort Worth is in Tarrant County. Living in Fort Worth offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Worth there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fort Worth and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Fort Worth...
    Population
    835,129

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $141,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $967
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Fort Worth Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      339.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8
      6.1
    • Rape
      65.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      147.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      586
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,319.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      309.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      13%

    Working in Fort Worth

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,309
    National
    $55,322
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    Fort Worth Reviews

    2,069 reviews
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    I love Fort Worth, I moved here approximately 6 years ago and fell in love with the town. The people in Fort Worth are so friendly and inviting. The police department are great protectors, and also so committed to the community. It's rare to find such an amazing community with great neighbors. And don't get me started on the multiple awesome restaurants that are around to visit. There's so many things to do and places to go. Downtown is beautiful at night. The zoo is an awesome experience just because staff there are genuinely polite and welcoming. Hands down it's affordable and a must visit location that should be on your list of places to vacation at!
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    It's the biggest, small city where you can find anything and everything. There's so many great places to see, eat, and have fun! I've lived here my entire life and I find new and cool places every time. Downtown Fort Worth and the Stockyards are the most famous parts of the city, and definitely the best because of the historic meaning behind them. I've met so many great and friendly people here that will help you get to places and tell you about new places and it amazes me how nice people direct you to the right places you were looking for.
    Fort Worth has the safest feeling downtown area that I've ever visited. The real estate here is extremely affordable along with everything else. The commutes can be difficult, longer than many places. If you are moving from LA, the commutes are not too bad though! Fort Worth is completely different from Dallas, even though they are lumped together often. Fort Worth feels more western (think cowboy boots and rodeo) and Dallas feels more metropolitan. That also may just be my opinion. I love both cities, but they are just different from one another.