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Fort worth, TX — ZIP 76106

Population: 35,946 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 76106 (Fort worth, TX) is $187,629 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 73.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,339/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,629

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

73.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,629
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+138.3%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$198,285
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$249,500
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+9.6%
Median days on market
73.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,339/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,370/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
FORT WORTH ISD, LAKE WORTH ISD
Schools include
DIAMOND HILL EL, DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS H S, HELBING EL, KIRKPATRICK EL, MEACHAM MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics) (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.5°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
99
Days with Moderate air quality
239
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
330
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
216,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
184,428

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
JPS HEALTH NETWORK, TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH, BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,697 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
47.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,454
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
884,438
Average weekly wage
$1,339
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,334

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 76106State medianUS median
Median home value$187,629$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,339/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,454$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 76106?
$187,629.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 76106?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 76106?
Median days on market: 73.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 76106?
Typical rent: $1,339/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 76106?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 76106 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 76106?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 76106?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 76106?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 76106?
13 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 76106 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 76106?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 76106?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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