At a Glance
Median Income
$56,156
$28,143 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
Zillow: $238,218
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haltom City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $238,218. 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.
Safety & Crime
Haltom City reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,627/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
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 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population45,681
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,699/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,156
Per Capita$28,143
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$1,329
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$238,218
Housing Units17,754
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,627/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary471/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.