Neighborhood in Hurst, Tarrant County

Living in Southwest Hurst, Hurst

B

3rd of 5areas in Hurst
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Hurst overall: B

Southwest Hurst covers part of Hurst, TX, home to about 7,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Hurst. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
7,460
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$322,000
Household income
$67,700
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
34%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Hurst

Southwest Hurst is an area in Hurst with about 7,500 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (66% of homes) and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Hurst is B. That puts it 3rd of 5 areas we grade in Hurst, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Hurst

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Hurst

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Hurst report card

Each grade compares Southwest Hurst 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 $1,370, homes cost 4.8x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $67,700, 1.9% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 173 violent crimes per 100k, 1,799 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.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 8.7% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    34% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Hurst compared with Hurst

Better than Hurst

  • People below the poverty line: 6.0%5 points lower than Hurst (11%)
  • Average commute: 23 min6% lower than Hurst (25 min)

Worse than Hurst

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 34%24 points lower than Hurst (58%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%4 points lower than Hurst (35%)
  • Home value to income: 4.8x9% higher than Hurst (4.4x)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHurst Hills ElementaryElementary, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD0.7 mi
  • CRichland MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD0.9 mi
  • AGrapevine-Colleyville Collegiate Academy at Tcc NeHigh, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Hurst

Median rent in Southwest Hurst is $1,370 a month, about the same as the Hurst median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $322,000, about the same as the Hurst median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,182 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHurstTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Hurst$1,370$1,358$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Hurst$322,000$315,200$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Hurst4.8x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Hurst51%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points lower than Hurst34%58%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Hurst7.1%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Hurst198319751992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,182
Mortgage payment
$1,763
Property tax
$420
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $322,000 home in Southwest Hurst, 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

MeasureHereHurstTexas
Median household income6% lower than Hurst$67,700$72,210$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Hurst1.9%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Hurst6.0%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Hurst31%35%34%
Average commute6% lower than Hurst23 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Hurst8.7%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Hurst2.3%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Hurst92%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southwest Hurst

Under 1823%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6433%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black19%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race4.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Hurst

  1. 1A-Central HurstMedian rent $1,580
  2. 2B+North HurstMedian rent $3,030
  3. 4BSouth HurstMedian rent $1,280
  4. 5DSoutheast HurstMedian rent $1,300

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Southeast McKinneyMcKinney
  2. BSouthwest EulessEuless
  3. BTown CreekNew Braunfels

Questions about Southwest Hurst

Is Southwest Hurst a good place to live?

Southwest Hurst covers part of Hurst, TX, home to about 7,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Hurst. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Hurst?

Renters in Southwest Hurst pay a median of $1,370 a month, about the same as the Hurst median. The median home is worth $322,000, about the same as the Hurst median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Hurst.

What schools serve Southwest Hurst?

The closest rated public schools are Hurst Hills Elementary (elementary, rated A), Richland Middle (middle, rated C) and Grapevine-Colleyville Collegiate Academy at Tcc Ne (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Hurst 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.