Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in Fairmount, Fort Worth

B-

5th of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

Fairmount is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 18,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
18,950
Median rent
$1,630
Median home value
$459,000
Household income
$105,100
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Fairmount

Fairmount is a neighborhood in Fort Worth with about 19,000 residents, homes built around 1968, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Fairmount is B-. That puts it 5th of 17 areas we grade in Fort Worth, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Fairmount

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $105,100, 32% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Fairmount

  • 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 tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Fairmount report card

Each grade compares Fairmount 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 $1,630, homes cost 4.4x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $105,100, 1.8% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    27 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 18% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

Fairmount compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%21 points higher than Fort Worth (32%)
  • Median household income: $105,10032% higher than Fort Worth ($79,507)
  • Average commute: 21 min23% lower than Fort Worth (27 min)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Vacant homes: 16%7 points higher than Fort Worth (8.5%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x15% higher than Fort Worth (3.8x)
  • Median rent: $1,6308% higher than Fort Worth ($1,509)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDaggett ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD0.2 mi
  • DDaggett MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD0.2 mi
  • BPaschal High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Fairmount

Median rent in Fairmount is $1,630 a month, 8% higher than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $459,000, 51% higher than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,091 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent8% higher than Fort Worth$1,630$1,509$1,403
Median home value51% higher than Fort Worth$459,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Fort Worth4.4x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Fort Worth55%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Fort Worth57%57%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Fort Worth16%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth196819941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,091
Mortgage payment
$2,512
Property tax
$578
Median rent, for comparison
$1,630

Based on a $459,000 home in Fairmount, 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 income32% higher than Fort Worth$105,100$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Fort Worth1.8%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Fort Worth12%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Fort Worth53%32%34%
Average commute23% lower than Fort Worth21 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Fort Worth18%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Fort Worth5.9%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Fort Worth93%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Fairmount

Under 1824%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6438%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Black3.8%
Asian2.5%
Other or more than one race3.2%

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. 6CSundance SquareMedian rent $1,770
  6. 7C-Northwest Fort WorthMedian rent $1,850
  7. 8C-Downtown Fort WorthMedian rent $1,570
  8. 9C-ComoMedian rent $1,520

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Spring Hill VillagePflugerville
  2. C+Windsor ParkAustin
  3. B-North Post Oak EstatesHouston

Questions about Fairmount

Is Fairmount a good place to live?

Fairmount is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 18,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Fairmount?

Renters in Fairmount pay a median of $1,630 a month, 8% higher than the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $459,000, 51% higher than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve Fairmount?

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

This area is built from 11 Census block groups closest to the Fairmount 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.