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Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,266
Population
982,803
Renter Mix
44% Rent
The City of Cowboys and Culture has it all
Affordable
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Charismatic
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Laidback
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Historic
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Modern
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Located in northern Central Texas, Fort Worth is often coupled with neighboring Dallas. But Fort Worth has a unique character all of its own. Equal parts Wild West and modern sophistication, Fort Worth is known as the City of Cowboys and Culture. In Fort Worth, you can just as easily visit a championship rodeo as you can a world-class museum.
There is no shortage of world-class museums in Fort Worth. You have your choice of exploring the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and many more. Head over to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District to step into the Old West and learn the history of the livestock industry in Texas. Every Friday and Saturday, you can witness the Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum.
In addition, Fort Worth offers residents access to a top-rated zoo, festive community events, theatrical performances, Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex, and lush natural amenities such as the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. Fort Worth provides a wide variety of apartments available for rent, from new luxury apartments to renovated lofts and everything in between. Convenience to major highways, DART commuter rail, and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport makes getting around from Fort Worth simple.
Explore the City
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a National Historic District
Spanning over 1,900 acres, Lake Arlington provides an escape from the city for Sun Valley folk.
Its lush landscape makes Sun Valley a unique and desirable place to live in Fort Worth.
Tucked away in Downtown Fort Worth, Scat Cat Jazz Lounge offers chill, old school vibes.
The sprawling city of Fort Worth has many districts such as Downtown, Southside, and University.
Locals walk, jog, and bike along the over 100 miles of Trinity Trails in Fort Worth.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,568
Average: $90,732
Education
243,128
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
500,500
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Worth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,152 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Worth has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,267/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$2,447/month
1,820 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,001/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,021/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Worth, TX is 4.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Worth is 12.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,152 - $1,971. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 12.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Worth, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
711 Students
Public
Grades K-5
576 Students
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth
Public
Grades 6-12
987 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
844 Students
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
455 Students
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,228 Students
IM Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA
Public
Grades 9-12
485 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
359 Students
Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth
Public
Grades 6-12
987 Students
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
455 Students
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
390 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trinity Trails
- Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- Fort Worth Zoo
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.