Weatherford

An aerial view of Weatherford shows large, mature trees.
The Historic Parker County Courthouse sits in the heart of Weatherford.
The Historic Parker County Courthouse sits in the heart of Weatherford.
Main Street is a popular spot with restaurants, bars, and shops.
An aerial view of Lake Weatherford at sunset.

Weatherford, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,213

Population

40,016

Renter Mix

38% Rent

Enjoy lake views and a short commute to the big city in Weatherford

Suburban Charming Shopping Lake

Weatherford is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area about 30 miles west of Fort Worth along Interstate 20. Weatherford is a quintessential Texas suburb made up of open lands and single-family houses sitting on spacious lots. Weatherford College sits towards the center of town, making the city a diverse and welcoming place. Route 171 and I-20 intersect near the southern border of town, making commutes easy as well as providing a spot for large plazas equipped with all the essentials. North of the intersection lies Main Street, which holds more dining and shopping options. Other parts of Weatherford are dotted with parks and green spaces like Love Street Park, Chandor Gardens, and the town’s namesake lake.

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Main Street is a popular spot with restaurants, bars, and shops.

An aerial view of Lake Weatherford at sunset.

The Historic Parker County Courthouse sits in the heart of Weatherford.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$66,399

Average: $86,702

Education

8,628

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

18,939

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Weatherford has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Weatherford, TX is $910 for a studio, $1,209 for one bedroom, $1,511 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weatherford has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,209/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$2,271/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,969/month
1,589 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Weatherford, TX is 12.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Weatherford is 28.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $910 - $1,890. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 2.3% less for utilities, and 3.4% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Peaster Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

862 Students

Curtis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

Austin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

Martin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

497 Students

Garner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

196 Students

Peaster Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

Hall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

973 Students

Tison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

879 Students

Peaster Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

Garner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

196 Students

Peaster High School

Public

Grades 9-12

506 Students

Weatherford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,525 Students

Crosstimbers Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

151 Students

Points of Interest

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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.