Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Living in Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth

B

2nd of 17areas in Fort Worth
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Fort Worth overall: D-

Sundance Square Plaza is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (3 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
1,040
Median rent
$1,740
Median home value
No data
Household income
$73,500
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
7.0%
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What it's like to live in Sundance Square Plaza

Sundance Square Plaza is a neighborhood in Fort Worth with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly rented (93% of homes) and 5% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 17 areas in Fort Worth, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Sundance Square Plaza

  • 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 Sundance Square Plaza

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,740, 15% higher than the Fort Worth median.
  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 13% across 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 and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sundance Square Plaza report card

Each grade compares Sundance Square Plaza 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 $1,740.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $73,500, 5.0% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 22% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    67% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    7.0% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Sundance Square Plaza compared with Fort Worth

Better than Fort Worth

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 67%35 points higher than Fort Worth (32%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%19 points lower than Fort Worth (56%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.7%10 points lower than Fort Worth (20%)

Worse than Fort Worth

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 7.0%50 points lower than Fort Worth (57%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%10 points higher than Fort Worth (13%)
  • Vacant homes: 16%8 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.

  • CCharles Nash ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD1 mi
  • CElder MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD2.2 mi
  • CNorth Side High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Sundance Square Plaza

Median rent in Sundance Square Plaza is $1,740 a month, 15% higher than the Fort Worth median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median rent15% higher than Fort Worth$1,740$1,509$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Fort Worth37%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them50 points lower than Fort Worth7.0%57%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Fort Worth16%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Fort Worth200619941992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFort WorthTexas
Median household income8% lower than Fort Worth$73,500$79,507$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Fort Worth5.0%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Fort Worth23%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Fort Worth67%32%34%
Average commute25% lower than Fort Worth20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Fort Worth22%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Fort Worth4.8%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Fort Worth100%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sundance Square Plaza

Under 181.8%
18 to 3471%
35 to 6418%
65 and over9.7%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black15%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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. 3BNortheast Fort WorthMedian rent $1,800
  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. B+Domain NorthsideAustin
  2. BEastwoodsAustin
  3. BHighland TimbersHouston

Questions about Sundance Square Plaza

Is Sundance Square Plaza a good place to live?

Sundance Square Plaza is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 17 areas we score in Fort Worth. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Sundance Square Plaza?

Median rent in Sundance Square Plaza is $1,740 a month, 15% higher than the Fort Worth median.

What schools serve Sundance Square Plaza?

The closest rated public schools are Charles Nash Elementary (elementary, rated C), Elder Middle (middle, rated C) and North Side High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Sundance Square Plaza 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.