Haltom City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Tarrant County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
45,681 Population 3,699/sq mi density
$56,156 Median Income $28,143 per capita
$194,600 Home Value $242,438 Zillow
$1,329 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,156 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$194,600 home value, $1,329/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Haltom City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,156
25% below
$28,143 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
31% below
Zillow: $242,438
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
14% above
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Haltom City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Haltom City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
69%
Rent
114%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haltom City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haltom City residents earn a median household income of $56,156 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,143. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Haltom City is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,438. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 33.1% 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 1976.

Education

12.2% of adults in Haltom City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haltom City 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

Population45,681
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,699/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.8%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,156
Per Capita$28,143
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$1,329
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$242,438
Housing Units17,754
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,833/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation610 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries47

Did You Know?

The median home in Haltom City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
23.8% 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.