Town in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Lake Worth, TX
672nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 10 of 100
167th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Lake Worth gets an overall grade of D- and ranks 672nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and internet access, and trails on schools and safety.
- Schools scores low (2 of 100)
- Safety scores low (5 of 100)
- Population
- 4,766-1.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,5087% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $236,70017% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $81,910Median
- Average commute
- 28 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 458Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Lake Worth
Lake Worth sits about 39 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 4,766 people lived here in 2025, down 1.9% from 2020. It is spread out.
Places locals use include Rayl Family Park, Grandlake Park and Lake Worth Public Park.
The median age is 42.0, 17% of households have children, 66% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $81,910 a year (4% higher than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Lake Worth
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in Lake Worth
- Weaker school ratings. None of the 3 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
- Higher unemployment. 7.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
Who Lake Worth suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: 0% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 18% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for families.
- Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 4% higher than the Texas median, with 82 restaurants and 5 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 45% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 20% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 18% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 18% for retirees.
- Remote workersA reasonable fit: 92% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,508 is 7% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,508 is 7% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 39% for people on a budget.
Lake Worth report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Lake Worth with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $1,508, homes cost 2.9x income.
46 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $81,910, 7.7% unemployed.
33 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade F
3 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.
3 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade F
458 violent crimes per 100k, 5,766 property crimes per 100k.
5 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade B+
5 grocery stores, 82 restaurants, 11 parks mapped in town.
77 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade D-
Average commute 28 min, 12% work from home.
10 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D+
20% have a bachelor’s degree.
24 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D
20% of adults uninsured.
18 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade C+
66% of homes owner-occupied.
56 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade B-
92% of homes have broadband.
62 of 100 vs US towns
Where Lake Worth stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%14 points lower than Texas (52%)
- Home value to income: 2.9x20% lower than Texas (3.6x)
- Vacant homes: 5.3%4 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%13 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Median rent: $1,5087% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- People below the poverty line: 17%3 points higher than Texas (14%)
Cost of living in Lake Worth
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Lake Worth is $1,508 a month, 7% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $60,000 a year. Right now 38% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $236,700, 17% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,296 before tax, or $1,514 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.
Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Lake Worth pays $2,626 a year, 38% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% higher than Texas | $1,508 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value17% lower than Texas | $236,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income20% lower than Texas | 2.9x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Texas | 38% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year38% lower than Texas | $2,626 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Texas | 66% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1968 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,296
- Property tax
- $219
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,508
Based on a $236,700 home in Lake Worth, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is Lake Worth safe?
In 2025, Lake Worth Police Department reported 22 violent crimes and 277 property crimes. That works out to 458 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 18% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 5,766 property crimes per 100,000, 176% higher than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 10% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Lake Worth Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Lake Worth
Lake Worth has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Lake Worth ISD.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- DLake Worth High SchoolHigh, Lake Worth ISD69 of 100
- FEffie Morris Early Learning AcademyOther, Lake Worth ISD59 of 100
- FN A Howry Steam AcademyElementary, Lake Worth ISD59 of 100
Daily life in Lake Worth
Everyday places mapped inside Lake Worth, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Rayl Family Park, Grandlake Park, Lake Worth Public Park.
The average one-way commute is 28 minutes, 5% longer than the Texas average. 12% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Dallas is about 39 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Lake Worth work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $81,910, income per person is $49,181, unemployment is 7.7% and 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income4% higher than Texas | $81,910 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person21% higher than Texas | $49,181 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Texas | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line3 points higher than Texas | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Texas | 20% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas | 82% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas | 20% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas | 92% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute5% higher than Texas | 28 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than Texas | 12% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Lake Worth
Median age 42.0 years. 17% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Lake Worth
Lake Worth has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 37°F. There are about 114 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 33 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Nas, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near Lake Worth
Nearby, Sansom Park gets an F, River Oaks gets a C and Lakeside gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- FSansom ParkTown, 5,392 people2 mi
- CRiver OaksTown, 7,584 people3 mi
- B-LakesideTown, 1,401 people3 mi
- C+Westworth VillageTown, 2,643 people4 mi
- D-White SettlementSmall city, 18,150 people4 mi
- B-SaginawSmall city, 24,970 people5 mi
Lake Worth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.
- 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
- 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
- 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
- 164D-Fort Worth963,194 people34 mito downtown
- 165D-Everman6,106 people32 mito downtown
- 166D-Mesquite149,299 people11 mito downtown
- 167D-Lake Worth4,829 people39 mito downtown
- 168D-Glenn Heights18,096 people18 mito downtown
- 169D-The Homesteads3,053 people32 mito downtown
- 170FPelican Bay2,399 people45 mito downtown
Living in Lake Worth: common questions
Is Lake Worth, TX a good place to live?
Lake Worth gets an overall grade of D- and ranks 672nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and internet access, and trails on schools and safety.
How much does it cost to live in Lake Worth?
Median rent in Lake Worth is $1,508 a month, 7% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $236,700, 17% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,514, including property tax.
Is Lake Worth safe?
In 2025, Lake Worth Police Department reported 458 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 18% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 5,766 per 100,000, 176% higher than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Lake Worth?
We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Lake Worth. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 3 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does Lake Worth flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Lake Worth as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Lake Worth?
Summers in Lake Worth peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 37°F. Expect around 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 33 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Lake Worth?
The average one-way commute is 28 min, 5% higher than the Texas average. About 12% of workers work from home. It is about 39 miles from downtown Dallas.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.