Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Lake Worth, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,436
Population
5,277
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Lakefront living in the DFW Metroplex
Suburban
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Lakefront
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Active
Situated about eight miles northwest of Fort Worth, Lake Worth is a scenic suburb brimming with great shopping and outdoor recreation. Although Lake Worth is largely residential, most of its commercial offerings are clustered in vibrant shopping centers along Lake Worth Boulevard, where you’ll find plenty of brand-name retailers and diverse restaurants.
Nestled alongside its namesake lake, Lake Worth offers ample opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. The community is within minutes of picturesque venues like Marine Creek Lake Park, Marion Sansom Park, and the sprawling Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. Commuting and traveling from Lake Worth is a breeze with access to I-820 and Highway 199 as well as Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,137
Average: $91,468
Education
1,210
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,764
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Worth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Worth, TX is $1,436 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Worth has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,436/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,080/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Worth, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
340 Students
Effie Morris Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
440 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
996 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
- Burger's Lake
- Trinity Trails
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Military Bases
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.