Town in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Westworth Village, TX
362nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 51 of 100
99th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Westworth Village earns a grade of C+ on our index, 362nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and errands and things to do, and trails on cost of living and safety. It is a strong pick for young professionals.
- Good for young professionals
- Pricey
- Well connected
- Short commutes
- Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
- Population
- 2,737+5.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,88034% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $318,20012% higher than Texas
- Household income
- $86,429Median
- Average commute
- 18 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 218Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Westworth Village
Westworth Village sits about 38 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 2,737 people lived here in 2025, up 5.9% from 2020. It is spread out.
The median age is 35.1, 22% of households have children, 54% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $86,429 a year (10% higher than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Westworth Village
- Low violent crime. 218 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 44% lower than the Texas rate.
- Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 18 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
Cons of living in Westworth Village
- Higher rent. Median rent is $1,880, 34% higher than the Texas median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high here.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
Who Westworth Village suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 44% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 20% for families.
- Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 10% higher than the Texas median, with 16 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 16% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 44% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 20% for retirees.
- Remote workersA reasonable fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,880 is 34% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 78% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,880 is 34% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 12% for people on a budget.
Westworth Village report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Westworth Village 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 D
Median rent $1,880, homes cost 3.7x income.
17 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade B-
Median household income $86,429, 2.9% unemployed.
63 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade C-
1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.
38 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade D
218 violent crimes per 100k, 5,636 property crimes per 100k.
22 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade B+
3 grocery stores, 16 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.
75 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade B
Average commute 18 min, 11% work from home.
65 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade B-
29% have a bachelor’s degree.
63 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D+
16% of adults uninsured.
30 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade C-
54% of homes owner-occupied.
34 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade A-
97% of homes have broadband.
87 of 100 vs US towns
Where Westworth Village stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Average commute: 18 min32% lower than Texas (27 min)
- Homes with broadband internet: 97%5 points higher than Texas (91%)
- Median household income: $86,42910% higher than Texas ($78,476)
Worse than Texas
- Median rent: $1,88034% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 54%9 points lower than Texas (63%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%4 points lower than Texas (34%)
Cost of living in Westworth Village
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Westworth Village is $1,880 a month, 34% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $75,000 a year. Right now 53% 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 $318,200, 12% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,742 before tax, or $2,042 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 property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Westworth Village pays $3,599 a year, 15% 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 rent34% higher than Texas | $1,880 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value12% higher than Texas | $318,200 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as Texas | 3.7x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Texas | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year15% lower than Texas | $3,599 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Texas | 54% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1976 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,742
- Property tax
- $300
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,880
Based on a $318,200 home in Westworth Village, 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 Westworth Village safe?
In 2025, Westworth Police Department reported 6 violent crimes and 155 property crimes. That works out to 218 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 44% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 5,636 property crimes per 100,000, 170% higher than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 49% 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, Westworth Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Westworth Village
Westworth Village has 1 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 Fort 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
- CBurton Hill ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD78 of 100
Daily life in Westworth Village
Everyday places mapped inside Westworth Village, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Airfield Falls Conservation Park.
The average one-way commute is 18 minutes, 32% shorter than the Texas average. 11% 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 38 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Westworth Village work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $86,429, income per person is $45,921, unemployment is 2.9% and 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income10% higher than Texas | $86,429 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person13% higher than Texas | $45,921 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Texas | 29% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher7 points higher than Texas | 93% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas | 16% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas | 97% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute32% lower than Texas | 18 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Texas | 11% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Westworth Village
Median age 35.1 years. 22% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Westworth Village
Westworth Village 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, 2 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is 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 floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- 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 Westworth Village
Nearby, River Oaks gets a C, White Settlement gets a D- and Sansom Park gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- CRiver OaksTown, 7,584 people2 mi
- D-White SettlementSmall city, 18,150 people2 mi
- FSansom ParkTown, 5,392 people3 mi
- D-Lake WorthTown, 4,829 people4 mi
- B+BenbrookSmall city, 24,557 people5 mi
- D-Fort WorthCity, 963,194 people5 mi
Westworth Village 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
- 96C+Bridgeport6,331 people65 mito downtown
- 97C+Lake Dallas7,822 people27 mito downtown
- 98C+Crowley19,532 people38 mito downtown
- 99C+Westworth Village2,643 people38 mito downtown
- 100C+Waxahachie45,347 people27 mito downtown
- 101C+Decatur7,426 people56 mito downtown
- 102C+Royse City20,037 people29 mito downtown
Living in Westworth Village: common questions
Is Westworth Village, TX a good place to live?
Westworth Village earns a grade of C+ on our index, 362nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and errands and things to do, and trails on cost of living and safety. It is a strong pick for young professionals.
How much does it cost to live in Westworth Village?
Median rent in Westworth Village is $1,880 a month, 34% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $318,200, 12% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.7x 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 $2,042, including property tax.
Is Westworth Village safe?
In 2025, Westworth Police Department reported 218 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 44% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 5,636 per 100,000, 170% higher than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Westworth Village?
We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Westworth Village. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 38 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does Westworth Village flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Westworth Village as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Westworth Village?
Summers in Westworth Village 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 Westworth Village?
The average one-way commute is 18 min, 32% lower than the Texas average. About 11% of workers work from home. It is about 38 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.