Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth

C-

8th of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

Downtown Fort Worth is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
7,740
Median rent
$1,570
Median home value
$405,000
Household income
$88,700
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
22%
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What it's like to live in Downtown Fort Worth

Downtown Fort Worth is a neighborhood in Fort Worth with about 7,700 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly rented (78% of homes) and 5% of households with children.

Our grade for Downtown Fort Worth is C-. That puts it 8th of 17 areas we grade in Fort Worth, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Downtown Fort Worth

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Downtown Fort Worth

  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 13% across Fort Worth.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Downtown Fort Worth report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,570, homes cost 4.6x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $88,700, 4.6% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 375 violent crimes per 100k, 2,221 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 17 min, 21% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    19% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    22% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Downtown Fort Worth compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Average commute: 17 min37% lower than Fort Worth (27 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%10 points lower than Fort Worth (56%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%9 points higher than Fort Worth (1.9%)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 22%35 points lower than Fort Worth (57%)
  • Vacant homes: 19%11 points higher than Fort Worth (8.5%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%10 points higher than Fort Worth (13%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCharles Nash ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD0.8 mi
  • DDaggett MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD2.3 mi
  • CCarter-Riverside High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Downtown Fort Worth

Median rent in Downtown Fort Worth is $1,570 a month, 4% higher than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $405,000, 34% higher than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,908 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent4% higher than Fort Worth$1,570$1,509$1,403
Median home value34% higher than Fort Worth$405,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Fort Worth4.6x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Fort Worth46%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than Fort Worth22%57%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Fort Worth19%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth199719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,908
Mortgage payment
$2,217
Property tax
$691
Median rent, for comparison
$1,570

Based on a $405,000 home in Downtown Fort Worth, 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

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median household income12% higher than Fort Worth$88,700$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Fort Worth4.6%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Fort Worth23%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Fort Worth31%32%34%
Average commute37% lower than Fort Worth17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Fort Worth21%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points higher than Fort Worth11%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Fort Worth95%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Downtown Fort Worth

Under 183.8%
18 to 3441%
35 to 6446%
65 and over9.5%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black21%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Fort Worth

  1. 1B+Covey Homes Litsey CreekMedian rent $1,740
  2. 2BSundance Square PlazaMedian rent $1,740
  3. 3BNortheast Fort WorthMedian rent $1,800
  4. 4B-North Fort WorthMedian rent $1,930
  5. 5B-FairmountMedian rent $1,630
  6. 6CSundance SquareMedian rent $1,770
  7. 7C-Northwest Fort WorthMedian rent $1,850
  8. 9C-ComoMedian rent $1,520

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Dignowity HillSan Antonio
  2. CCentral Marble FallsMarble Falls
  3. C+FultonSan Antonio

Questions about Downtown Fort Worth

Is Downtown Fort Worth a good place to live?

Downtown Fort Worth is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Downtown Fort Worth?

Renters in Downtown Fort Worth pay a median of $1,570 a month, 4% higher than the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $405,000, 34% higher than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve Downtown Fort Worth?

The closest rated public schools are Charles Nash Elementary (elementary, rated C), Daggett Middle (middle, rated D) and Carter-Riverside High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Downtown Fort Worth name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.