Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in Northeast Fort Worth, Fort Worth

B

3rd of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

Northeast Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 71,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
71,350
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$368,000
Household income
$113,400
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Fort Worth

Northeast Fort Worth is an area in Fort Worth with about 71,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Fort Worth is B. That puts it 3rd of 17 areas we grade in Fort Worth, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Fort Worth

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $113,400, 43% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Fort Worth

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,800, 19% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Fort Worth report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 $1,800, homes cost 3.2x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $113,400, 2.4% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 20% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Fort Worth compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Median household income: $113,40043% higher than Fort Worth ($79,507)
  • People below the poverty line: 5.3%8 points lower than Fort Worth (13%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%8 points lower than Fort Worth (20%)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Median rent: $1,80019% higher than Fort Worth ($1,509)
  • Average commute: 29 min5% higher than Fort Worth (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.7%1 points lower than Fort Worth (1.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BFriendship ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD0.5 mi
  • BHillwood MiddleMiddle, Keller ISD1.1 mi
  • BCentral High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Fort Worth

Median rent in Northeast Fort Worth is $1,800 a month, 19% higher than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $368,000, 21% higher than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,560 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent19% higher than Fort Worth$1,800$1,509$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Fort Worth$368,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than Fort Worth3.2x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Fort Worth50%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Fort Worth62%57%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Fort Worth5.3%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth200019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,560
Mortgage payment
$2,014
Property tax
$545
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $368,000 home in Northeast 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 income43% higher than Fort Worth$113,400$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Fort Worth2.4%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Fort Worth5.3%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Fort Worth39%32%34%
Average commute5% higher than Fort Worth29 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 Worth0.7%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Northeast Fort Worth

Under 1826%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6440%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black13%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race5.2%

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. 4B-North Fort WorthMedian rent $1,930
  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. BCentral BenbrookBenbrook
  3. C+Millenium PlaceCorinth

Questions about Northeast Fort Worth

Is Northeast Fort Worth a good place to live?

Northeast Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 71,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

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

Renters in Northeast Fort Worth pay a median of $1,800 a month, 19% higher than the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $368,000, 21% higher than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve Northeast Fort Worth?

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

This area groups 39 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.