Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in East Fort Worth, Fort Worth

D+

10th of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

East Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 73,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
73,380
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$318,000
Household income
$81,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in East Fort Worth

East Fort Worth is an area in Fort Worth with about 73,400 residents, homes built around 1990, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 17 areas in Fort Worth, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in East Fort Worth

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in East Fort Worth

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Fort Worth report card

Each grade compares East 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 $1,430, homes cost 3.9x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $81,400, 4.7% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    42 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 15% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

East Fort Worth compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points lower than Fort Worth (20%)
  • Average commute: 25 min6% lower than Fort Worth (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,4305% lower than Fort Worth ($1,509)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%13 points lower than Fort Worth (57%)
  • Vacant homes: 10%2 points higher than Fort Worth (8.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBellaire ElementaryElementary, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD1.1 mi
  • BHurst Junior HighMiddle, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD1.2 mi
  • ABell High SchoolHigh, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in East Fort Worth

Median rent in East Fort Worth is $1,430 a month, 5% lower than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $318,000, 5% higher than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,176 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent5% lower than Fort Worth$1,430$1,509$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Fort Worth$318,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Fort Worth3.9x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Fort Worth56%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Fort Worth44%57%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Fort Worth10%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth199019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,176
Mortgage payment
$1,741
Property tax
$436
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $318,000 home in East 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 incomeAbout the same as Fort Worth$81,400$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Fort Worth4.7%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Fort Worth12%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Fort Worth31%32%34%
Average commute6% lower than Fort Worth25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Fort Worth15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Fort Worth1.4%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Fort Worth94%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in East Fort Worth

Under 1824%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6439%
65 and over8.2%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black32%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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. 8C-Downtown Fort WorthMedian rent $1,570

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Southeast DentonDenton
  2. DMcMasters ColoniaAlice
  3. D+West Texas CityTexas City

Questions about East Fort Worth

Is East Fort Worth a good place to live?

East Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 73,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

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

Median rent in East Fort Worth is $1,430 a month, 5% lower than the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $318,000, 5% higher than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve East Fort Worth?

The closest rated public schools are Bellaire Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hurst Junior High (middle, rated B) and Bell High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 40 Census block groups in this part of Fort Worth 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.