Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas Overview

Fort Worth scores 48.7/100 overall (C), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Texas — above the state composite of 45.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 74/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 5/100.

Income & Employment in Fort Worth

The median household income in Fort Worth is $77,082, 6% above the statewide median of $73,035. The local unemployment rate of 4% is lower than the state’s 4.2%. Population grew 2.4% recently.

Safety in Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s violent crime rate of 497.7 per 100,000 runs above the Texas average of 401. The property crime rate is 2679.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Fort Worth

Fort Worth has a cost of living index of 103.3 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $277,300. Median monthly rent is $1,412. Renters spend 22.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Fort Worth

The adult obesity rate in Fort Worth is 34.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.2%. Residents report an average of 18.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Texas ranks #41 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Fort Worth

The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,443. The city has 239 public schools serving 150,963 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Fort Worth

Fort Worth enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 66.2°F. Summers average 83.8°F. Winters average 50.3°F. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches.

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