At a Glance
Median Income
$76,602
$37,157 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
Zillow: $295,800
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
465/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Fort Worth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Worth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Worth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Worth residents earn a median household income of $76,602 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,157. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Worth is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,800. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Fort Worth reports 465 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Fort Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Worth has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population941,311
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,675/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,602
Per Capita$37,157
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,412
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$295,800
Housing Units356,210
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent465/100K
Property2,736/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault324/100K
Burglary346/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation561 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations130
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Fort Worth was founded in 1849.
The median home in Fort Worth was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
17.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.