Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in South Fort Worth, Fort Worth

D-

13th of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

South Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 223,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)
  • Health scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
223,370
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$286,000
Household income
$82,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in South Fort Worth

South Fort Worth is an area in Fort Worth with about 223,400 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 17 areas in Fort Worth, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in South Fort Worth

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South 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.

South Fort Worth report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,550, homes cost 3.5x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $82,400, 5.6% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 27 min, 11% work from home.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    22% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

South Fort Worth compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Home value to income: 3.5x9% lower than Fort Worth (3.8x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%2 points higher than Fort Worth (57%)
  • Median household income: $82,4004% higher than Fort Worth ($79,507)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%3 points lower than Fort Worth (32%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 22%2 points higher than Fort Worth (20%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 90%2 points lower than Fort Worth (92%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FClifford Davis ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD0.7 mi
  • CForest Oak MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD1.4 mi
  • CO D Wyatt High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in South Fort Worth

Median rent in South Fort Worth is $1,550 a month, about the same as the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $286,000, 6% lower than the Fort Worth median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,949 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Fort Worth$1,550$1,509$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Fort Worth$286,000$303,000$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Fort Worth3.5x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Fort Worth57%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Fort Worth59%57%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Fort Worth7.8%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth198419941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,949
Mortgage payment
$1,565
Property tax
$383
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $286,000 home in South 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 income4% higher than Fort Worth$82,400$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Fort Worth5.6%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Fort Worth15%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Fort Worth29%32%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Fort Worth27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Fort Worth11%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Fort Worth2.2%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Fort Worth90%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in South Fort Worth

Under 1827%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6435%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black24%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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. D-North Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  2. D-Central LancasterLancaster
  3. D-Central DuncanvilleDuncanville

Questions about South Fort Worth

Is South Fort Worth a good place to live?

South Fort Worth covers part of Fort Worth, TX, home to about 223,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

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

Median rent in South Fort Worth is $1,550 a month, about the same as the Fort Worth median. The median home is worth $286,000, 6% lower than the Fort Worth median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Fort Worth.

What schools serve South Fort Worth?

The closest rated public schools are Clifford Davis Elementary (elementary, rated F), Forest Oak Middle (middle, rated C) and O D Wyatt High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 118 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.