Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in North Fort Worth, Fort Worth

B-

4th of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

North Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 145,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
145,240
Median rent
$1,930
Median home value
$379,000
Household income
$116,400
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in North Fort Worth

North Fort Worth is an area in Fort Worth with about 145,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 17 areas in Fort Worth, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in North Fort Worth

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $116,400, 46% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Fort Worth

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,930, 28% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Fort Worth report card

Each grade compares North 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 $1,930, homes cost 3.3x income.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $116,400, 3.6% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 20% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

North Fort Worth compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Median household income: $116,40046% higher than Fort Worth ($79,507)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%11 points higher than Fort Worth (57%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%11 points higher than Fort Worth (32%)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Median rent: $1,93028% higher than Fort Worth ($1,509)
  • Average commute: 30 min10% higher than Fort Worth (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLizzie Curtis ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD0.2 mi
  • CHighland MiddleMiddle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD2.1 mi
  • BFossil Ridge High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in North Fort Worth

Median rent in North Fort Worth is $1,930 a month, 28% higher than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $379,000, 25% higher than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,649 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent28% higher than Fort Worth$1,930$1,509$1,403
Median home value25% higher than Fort Worth$379,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than Fort Worth3.3x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Fort Worth50%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Fort Worth68%57%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Fort Worth4.2%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth200919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,649
Mortgage payment
$2,075
Property tax
$574
Median rent, for comparison
$1,930

Based on a $379,000 home in North 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 income46% higher than Fort Worth$116,400$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Fort Worth3.6%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Fort Worth5.9%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Fort Worth43%32%34%
Average commute10% higher than Fort Worth30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Fort Worth20%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Fort Worth0.8%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Fort Worth97%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in North Fort Worth

Under 1829%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6439%
65 and over7.8%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black12%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race6.6%

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. 5B-FairmountMedian rent $1,630
  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. BNorth Sugar LandSugar Land
  2. BHomestead at Old Settlers ParkRound Rock
  3. B-Biscayne BendAtascocita

Questions about North Fort Worth

Is North Fort Worth a good place to live?

North Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 145,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

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

Median rent in North Fort Worth is $1,930 a month, 28% higher than the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $379,000, 25% higher than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve North Fort Worth?

The closest rated public schools are Lizzie Curtis Elementary (elementary, rated C), Highland Middle (middle, rated C) and Fossil Ridge High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 60 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.