Life in Fort Worth research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fort Worth over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fort Worth:
The population in Fort Worth is 924,663.
The median home value in Fort Worth is $303,501.
The median income in Fort Worth is $72,726.
The cost of living in Fort Worth is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Fort Worth is $1,313.
The unemployment rate in Fort Worth is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Fort Worth is 13.4%.
The average high in Fort Worth is 76.7° and the average low is 55.1°.
Crime in Fort Worth summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fort Worth. Key points include:
There were 30,754 total crimes in Fort Worth in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Worth is 3,242.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Worth is 502.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Worth is 2,739.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fort Worth is 39.49% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Worth / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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Total Crimes Per 100K | 30,754 | 3,242.0 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 4,765 | 502.3 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
Murder | 100 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 689 | 72.6 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 3,385 | 356.8 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 25,989 | 2,739.7 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 3,993 | 420.9 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 18,439 | 1,943.8 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 3,557 | 375.0 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Fort Worth summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Worth. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Worth is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Worth is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Worth is $303,501.
The median income in Fort Worth is $72,726.
Living Expense | Fort Worth | Texas | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
Groceries | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
Health | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
Housing | 79 | 84 | 100 | |
Transportation | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
Utilities | 116 | 104 | 100 |
The average high in Fort Worth is 76.7° and the average low is 55.1°.
There are 52.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
Stat | Fort Worth |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 76.7 |
Average Annual Low | 55.1 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 52.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Low crime. Great schools with great teachers who get paid well. Plenty of things to do whether it's night life or family oriented. Cost of living is great.
Restaurants. Lots of great places to eat. Also a lot of places to shop.
I generally love this city but of course it has it faults just like any city in America. The crime depends on where you live, race, and the time plus place you decide to visit. North side is the Latino part of town and good for authentic food but not a place to be at night if you are on the lighter side. Some of the border towns like Weatherford, Lake Worth, Azle, or White Settlement give a nice small town country feel. There are always things to do a good places to eat, just ask the locals!
On the downside of Fort Worth, the interstate and traffic is horrible but not as bad as Dallas. Pay attention to exits or you might miss yours. You pay change from the I-820 to I-35 be in the far left lane then have to get over 4 lanes to exit in less than 5 minutes! The roads are fast paced and you will be cut off if you are driving too slow. Speeds can go from 60-95 mph within a blink of an eye.
Fort Worth Stockyards are a good place to visit for all ages. At 11am and 4pm you can see the walking of the Longhorns down the center which I feel is enjoyable for all ages even if you are a bunch of 20 somethings looking for a cool local event. It is also the location of Billy Bobs for concerts and a country bar plus there are gift shops and small diners to keep your tummy full.
Crime rate is medium to moderate, depending on the neighborhood depends on how the school rates. North side of Fort Worth the schools are much better as well as West. South and east are very lower class schools. Smaller communities are even better and have many community centers and events.
Lots of small parks that are great to take kids, lots of little snack stands around. Snow Cone city you can basically find a stand on every corner. Quiet
The current population in Fort Worth is 924,663. The population has increased 31.1% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 924,663 | 8.0% |
2021 | 855,786 | 2.5% |
2020 | 835,129 | 2.4% |
2019 | 815,930 | 2.4% |
2018 | 796,614 | 2.3% |
2017 | 778,573 | 2.3% |
2016 | 761,092 | 2.3% |
2015 | 743,865 | 2.6% |
2014 | 724,699 | 2.7% |
2013 | 705,349 | - |
37.7% White with 348,665 White residents.
18.9% African American with 174,538 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 1,773 American Indian residents.
4.8% Asian with 44,378 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 802 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 3,967 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 25,355 Two Or More residents.
35.2% Hispanic with 325,185 Hispanic residents.
Race | Fort Worth | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 37.7% | 40.1% | 58.9% |
African American | 18.9% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 35.2% | 39.9% | 18.7% |
Fort Worth is 50.8% female with 470,097 female residents.
Fort Worth is 49.2% male with 454,566 male residents.
Gender | Fort Worth | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.8% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.2% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
8.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Worth completed doctorate degree.
Education | Fort Worth | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.5% of households in Fort Worth earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Fort Worth earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Fort Worth earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Fort Worth earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Fort Worth earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Fort Worth earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Fort Worth earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Fort Worth earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Fort Worth earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.0% of households in Fort Worth earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Fort Worth | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 16.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 16.9% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 9.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |