Small city in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Azle, TX

D

156th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 18 of 100
153rd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Azle earns a grade of D on our index, 156th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on safety and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

  • Fast-growing
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Azle isHoustonSan AntonioAustinAzle
Where Azle is in Texas.
Population
15,365+15.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,3335% lower than Texas
Median home value
$287,100about the same as Texas
Household income
$68,514Median
Average commute
31 minOne way
Violent crime
187Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Azle

Azle sits about 45 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 15,365 people lived here in 2025, up 15.1% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Shady Grove Park, Central Park and Melanie Park.

The median age is 35.6, 37% of households have children, 68% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $68,514 a year (13% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Azle

  • Low violent crime. 187 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 52% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 15% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Azle

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Azle suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 43% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 52% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 13% lower than the Texas median, with 63 restaurants and 7 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 13% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 52% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 12% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 92% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,333 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 10% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,333 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 11% for people on a budget.

Azle report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Azle with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,333, homes cost 4.2x income.

    31 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $68,514, 4.1% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade C

    7 rated campuses, 43% rated A or B.

    40 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade C+

    187 violent crimes per 100k, 1,479 property crimes per 100k.

    50 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    4 grocery stores, 63 restaurants, 10 parks mapped in town.

    15 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 16% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade C-

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade D

    13% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs US cities

Where Azle stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%6 points lower than Texas (20%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%6 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Vacant homes: 6.6%3 points lower than Texas (9.4%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%12 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%10 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 4.2x16% higher than Texas (3.6x)

Cost of living in Azle

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Azle is $1,333 a month, 5% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $53,000 a year. Right now 61% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $287,100, about the same as the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,571 before tax, or $1,941 with property tax. That is $608 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Azle pays $4,438 a year, 5% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Azle

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in AzleStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent5% lower than Texas$1,333$1,403$1,413
Median home valueAbout the same as Texas$287,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income16% higher than Texas4.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Texas61%52%51%
Median property tax per year5% higher than Texas$4,438$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Texas68%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,941
Mortgage payment
$1,571
Property tax
$370
Median rent, for comparison
$1,333

Based on a $287,100 home in Azle, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Azle safe?

In 2025, Azle Police Department reported 29 violent crimes and 229 property crimes. That works out to 187 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,479 property crimes per 100,000, 29% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 26% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Azle by yearTexas18720212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
187
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,479
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Azle by yearTexas1,47920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Azle Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Azle

Azle has 7 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 43% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Azle ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
40
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
78
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BCross Timbers ElementaryElementary, Azle ISD88 of 100
  • BWalnut Creek ElementaryElementary, Azle ISD84 of 100
  • BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD82 of 100
  • CW E Hoover ElementaryMiddle, Azle ISD78 of 100
  • CAzle J H SouthMiddle, Azle ISD77 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Azle

We grade 3 areas inside Azle. The top three are Central Azle (C+), South Azle (C) and Southeast Azle (D). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Azle neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Azle

    Everyday places mapped inside Azle, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Shady Grove Park, Central Park, Melanie Park.

    The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 15% longer than the Texas average. 16% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 45 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Azle work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $68,514, income per person is $36,001, unemployment is 4.1% and 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    4
    Pharmacies
    6
    Restaurants
    63
    Cafes
    7
    Bars
    5
    Parks
    10
    Gyms
    10
    Hospitals and urgent care
    4
    Childcare
    2
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income13% lower than Texas$68,514$78,476$80,734
    Income per person12% lower than Texas$36,001$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas4.1%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas12%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Texas22%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points higher than Texas92%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance6 points lower than Texas13%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas92%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute15% higher than Texas31 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas16%14%15%
    Workers who work from home16%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk1.8%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Azle

    Under 1827%
    18 to 3422%
    35 to 6436%
    65 and over15%

    Median age 35.6 years. 37% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black1.6%
    Asian0.9%
    Other or more than one race5.3%

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    Weather in Azle

    Azle has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 109 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Azle30°50°70°90°56J61F69M76A83M91J97J97A89S79O67N58DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Nature Ctr, 6 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingHigh
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresVery high
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Azle

    Nearby, Pelican Bay gets an F, Reno gets a C and Briar gets a D-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. FPelican BayTown, 2,399 people2 mi
    2. CRenoTown, 3,272 people3 mi
    3. D-BriarTown, 7,228 people5 mi
    4. DPecan AcresTown, 4,161 people7 mi
    5. B-LakesideTown, 1,401 people7 mi
    6. CNewarkTown, 1,177 people8 mi

    Azle in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 150DEnnis22,588 people33 mito downtown
    5. 151DCrandall4,763 people21 mito downtown
    6. 152DGrand Prairie201,883 people16 mito downtown
    7. 153DAzle14,126 people45 mito downtown
    8. 154DBlue Ridge1,104 people41 mito downtown
    9. 155DGreenville31,222 people44 mito downtown
    10. 156DWest Tawakoni2,382 people45 mito downtown

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    Living in Azle: common questions

    Is Azle, TX a good place to live?

    Azle earns a grade of D on our index, 156th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on safety and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

    How much does it cost to live in Azle?

    Median rent in Azle is $1,333 a month, 5% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $287,100, about the same as the Texas median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,941, including property tax.

    Is Azle safe?

    In 2025, Azle Police Department reported 187 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,479 per 100,000, 29% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Azle?

    We found 7 rated public school campuses inside Azle. 43% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 40 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Azle?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Azle are Central Azle, South Azle and Southeast Azle. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Azle flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Azle as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Azle?

    Summers in Azle peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Azle?

    The average one-way commute is 31 min, 15% higher than the Texas average. About 16% of workers work from home. It is about 45 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.