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TX area data

Fort worth, TX

Aggregated across 24 ZIP codes in Fort worth.

Population: 729,114 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort worth, TX is $288,508 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,108 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,536/month. 223 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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$288,508

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$288,508
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+96.7%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$311,430
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
$344,108
Median list price
$352,652
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
2,440
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
691

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,536/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,439/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,738/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,293/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,838/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
223
Elementary schools
132
Middle schools
36
High schools
42
Charter schools
41
School districts serving the area
FORT WORTH ISD, EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY, UPLIFT EDUCATION
Schools include
CHARLES NASH EL, TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL, IM TERRELL ACADEMY FOR STEM AND VPA, EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY, MEADOWBROOK EL

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 (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics) (3.9 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
67.9°F
Average high
78.4°F
Average low
57.4°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 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
102
Days with Moderate air quality
236
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-17,757
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
208,875
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
184,006

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
1,811
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)
43
Hospitals include
JPS HEALTH NETWORK, TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH, BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
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
1,983
Housing built before 1970
32.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,425
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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

Fort worthState medianUS median
Median home value$288,508$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$344,108$285,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,536/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,425$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 Fort worth, TX?
$288,508.
What is the median sale price in Fort worth, TX?
$344,108.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort worth, TX?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Fort worth, TX?
Typical rent: $1,536/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort worth, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Fort worth, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort worth, TX?
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 Fort worth, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort worth, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics), 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Fort worth, TX?
223 schools (132 elementary, 36 middle, 42 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort worth, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 11.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort worth, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort worth, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Fort worth

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