Neighborhood in Benbrook, Tarrant County

Living in North Benbrook, Benbrook

C-

3rd of 4areas in Benbrook
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Benbrook overall: B+

North Benbrook covers part of Benbrook, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Benbrook. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,670
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$272,000
Household income
$84,300
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in North Benbrook

North Benbrook is an area in Benbrook with about 2,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 25% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Benbrook, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in North Benbrook

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in North Benbrook

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.3% across Benbrook.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

North Benbrook report card

Each grade compares North Benbrook with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,470, homes cost 3.2x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $84,300, 9.4% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 191 violent crimes per 100k, 1,511 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 21% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

North Benbrook compared with Benbrook

Better than Benbrook

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%13 points higher than Benbrook (67%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 52%9 points higher than Benbrook (44%)
  • Vacant homes: 1.3%5 points lower than Benbrook (6.0%)

Worse than Benbrook

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%26 points higher than Benbrook (58%)
  • People below the poverty line: 12%6 points higher than Benbrook (5.9%)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.4%5 points higher than Benbrook (4.3%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BWaverly Park ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD0.3 mi
  • FLeonard MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD0.7 mi
  • DWestern Hills High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in North Benbrook

Median rent in North Benbrook is $1,470 a month, 6% lower than the Benbrook median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $272,000, 8% lower than the Benbrook median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,921 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBenbrookTexas
Median rent6% lower than Benbrook$1,470$1,566$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Benbrook$272,000$296,400$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Benbrook3.2x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points higher than Benbrook84%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Benbrook80%67%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Benbrook1.3%6.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Benbrook196519831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,921
Mortgage payment
$1,489
Property tax
$433
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $272,000 home in North Benbrook, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBenbrookTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Benbrook$84,300$86,292$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Benbrook9.4%4.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Benbrook12%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Benbrook52%44%34%
Average commute11% lower than Benbrook22 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Benbrook21%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Benbrook0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Benbrook95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Benbrook

Under 1823%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6438%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black8.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Benbrook

  1. 1B+Southwest BenbrookMedian rent $1,710
  2. 2BCentral BenbrookMedian rent $1,600
  3. 4C-East BenbrookMedian rent $1,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CTexas TraditionsGeorgetown
  2. B-The P'sThe Colony
  3. C+Northwest CrossingSan Antonio

Questions about North Benbrook

Is North Benbrook a good place to live?

North Benbrook covers part of Benbrook, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Benbrook. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Benbrook?

Median rent in North Benbrook is $1,470 a month, 6% lower than the Benbrook median. The median home is worth $272,000, 8% lower than the Benbrook median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Benbrook.

What schools serve North Benbrook?

The closest rated public schools are Waverly Park Elementary (elementary, rated B), Leonard Middle (middle, rated F) and Western Hills High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Benbrook that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.