Fort Worth, Texas
Where the West begins
U.S. News (2025)
#32 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#12 Best Cities for Jobs
WhereAtHome Score
72.3
C-out of 100
Overview
Fort Worth maintains its Western heritage while growing into a major metropolitan center. The Stockyards district preserves cowboy culture, while the Cultural District hosts world-class museums. Lower costs than Dallas proper and strong schools make it attractive for families seeking DFW metro access.
Key Highlights
- Historic Stockyards and Western heritage
- World-class Cultural District museums
- More affordable than Dallas
- Strong aerospace industry (Lockheed Martin)
- No state income tax
- Growing downtown with Sundance Square
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Tarrant County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
96°F
Winter Low
34°F
Annual Rainfall
34"
Sunny Days
229
Amenities & Infrastructure
260+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
10 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
4 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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