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Fort Worth, Texas

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Living in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth passed one million residents to become the 10th largest U.S. city, with a median sale price of $326K (Aug 2026).

By Albert Angarita, REALTOR®Updated October 2026Sources listed below
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Why Fort Worth

Tarrant County, with portions in Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties

Fort Worth is now one of the ten largest cities in the country, and it covers about 347 square miles across five counties. That size is why it works for so many different buyers: historic bungalows near downtown, 1950s ranch homes by TCU, estate streets in Tanglewood and newer subdivisions in the north near AllianceTexas. The median sale price was about $326,000 in August 2026, well under the northern Dallas suburbs.

The lesson for relocating buyers: in Fort Worth the school district and county can change more than the price does. Most of the city is in Fort Worth ISD, but the north and west edges are served by districts such as Northwest, Keller, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw and Crowley ISD, and the 2025 combined tax rate ranged from about 1.94% to 2.39% depending on that mix. Some newer subdivisions also add a MUD tax. Ask for the full tax breakdown on every address before you write an offer.

Market snapshot

The numbers

$326K[1]
Median sale price
Aug 2026, Zillow
$293K[1]
Typical home value
Sept 2026, down 1.6% year over year, Zillow
32[1]
Median days to pending
Sept 2026, Zillow
99.3%[1]
Median sale to list
June 2026, Zillow
1.94% to 2.39%[2]
Combined tax rate
Tax year 2025, by county and ISD
1.03M, 10th in U.S.[3]
Population
Census estimates reported May 2026
Living here

Schools, taxes, commute

Schools

Fort Worth ISD serves most of the city, but at least 15 other districts reach into parts of it, including Northwest, Keller, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Crowley, Birdville and Aledo ISD. Boundaries vary by address, especially in north and far west Fort Worth. Northwest ISD, which serves part of the far north, is adding Romer Elementary and Barksdale Middle School for 2026-27 and Davis High School ahead of 2027-28.

Fort Worth ISDNorthwest ISDKeller ISDEagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDCrowley ISDAledo ISD
Property taxes

For tax year 2025, a Tarrant County address in Fort Worth ISD paid about 2.16% combined (city 0.6700, Fort Worth ISD 1.0291, Tarrant County 0.1862, JPS hospital district 0.1650, Tarrant County College 0.1123 per $100). The range runs from about 1.94% in the Denton County portion in Northwest ISD to about 2.39% in Crowley ISD, and some subdivisions add a MUD rate on top. On a $350,000 home at 2.16%, that is about $7,570 a year, or roughly $630 a month before the homestead exemption (the city offers 20%).

Commute
Downtown Fort Worthapproximate off-peak, depends on neighborhood (I-30, I-35W)5-25 min
AllianceTexasapproximate off-peak from downtown via I-35W20-25 min
DFW Airportapproximate off-peak from downtown via TX-121 or TX-18325-30 min
Downtown Dallasapproximate off-peak from downtown via I-3035-40 min
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Where Fort Worth sits

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What is coming

Being built now

Texas A&M Fort Worth campus

The eight story Law and Education Building opened August 5, 2026 in downtown's Switchyard Innovation District. The 11 story Research and Innovation Building broke ground the same day and is scheduled for 2029.[4]

AllianceTexas growth

The 27,000 acre development in north Fort Worth reported more than 73,000 jobs and 602 companies, with $18.3 billion in total investment in 2025.[5]

Panther Island bypass channel

The 1.5 mile North Bypass Channel of the Central City Flood Control Project was in contractor bidding in 2026, with construction possibly starting before year end. No completion date has been published.[6]

New Northwest ISD schools

Romer Elementary in Sendera Ranch and Barksdale Middle School open for 2026-27, and Davis High School, the district's fourth, is expected ahead of 2027-28.[7]

Neighborhoods

Where to look in Fort Worth

TanglewoodEstablished neighborhood just west of TCU along a branch of the Trinity River, zoned to Tanglewood Elementary, McLean Middle and Paschal High. Typical value about $1.01M (Sept 2026).
TCU and WestcliffMostly 1950s and 1960s ranch homes on large, oak shaded lots south of TCU. Typical value about $347K (Sept 2026).
Fairmount and the Near SouthsideAbout 375 acres two miles from downtown, with more than 1,000 contributing historic buildings mostly built from 1905 to 1920, and close to the Medical District. Typical value about $428K (Sept 2026).
Arlington HeightsWest side Fort Worth neighborhood with established homes. Typical neighborhood value about $402K (Sept 2026).
Alliance and far north Fort WorthNewer subdivisions around the AllianceTexas job center and Perot Field Alliance Airport, about 14 miles north of downtown, served by several ISDs. Typical value in ZIP 76177 about $369K and 76131 about $331K (Sept 2026).
WalshA 7,200 acre master planned community on Fort Worth's west side whose master plan was approved by the Fort Worth City Council, served by Aledo ISD.
From Albert

Before you buy or sell

Buying here

Before you compare Fort Worth to Frisco or Prosper, compare the payment. The median sale price was about $326K in Fort Worth versus about $637K in Frisco (Aug 2026), but Fort Worth's 2025 tax rate in Fort Worth ISD was about 2.16% versus about 1.68% in Frisco, and some new subdivisions add a MUD. If you are buying new construction in the north or west, ask the builder for the MUD or PID rate in writing.

Selling here

Fort Worth homes went pending in a median of 32 days in September 2026 and the median home sold at about 99% of list in June, so a well priced home still moves. Inspections are where deals wobble on older homes near downtown and TCU: foundation movement, aging roofs and original plumbing are the items I would check and price in before listing, because buyers in older neighborhoods almost always hire a foundation inspector.

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Questions people ask about Fort Worth

Is Fort Worth a good place to live if I'm relocating?
It fits many budgets: the median sale price was about $326K in August 2026, compared with about $443K in Dallas and $637K in Frisco. Buyers who want historic homes look at Fairmount and the Near Southside, families wanting established streets look near TCU and Tanglewood, and buyers who want newer homes near jobs look north around AllianceTexas. Choose the area by commute first.
What are property taxes in Fort Worth?
For tax year 2025, a typical Tarrant County address in Fort Worth ISD paid about 2.16% combined. Depending on the county and school district, the range was about 1.94% to 2.39%, and some newer subdivisions add a MUD rate. File your homestead exemption right away to lower the taxable value.
Which school district is Fort Worth in?
Most of Fort Worth is in Fort Worth ISD, but districts including Northwest, Keller, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Crowley, Birdville and Aledo ISD also serve parts of the city. The district is set by the exact address, not the city name. Verify zoning with the district before you make an offer.
How long does it take to sell a home in Fort Worth?
Homes went pending in a median of 32 days in September 2026, up from 28 days in July, according to Zillow. Plan on another 30 to 45 days to close with a financed buyer. Correct pricing in the first two weeks keeps you near that median.
Is Fort Worth cheaper than Dallas?
On purchase price, yes: Fort Worth's median sale price was about $326K in August 2026 versus about $443K in Dallas. The typical 2025 tax rate was also a bit lower, about 2.16% in Fort Worth ISD versus about 2.23% in Dallas ISD. Your real cost still depends on the specific ISD and any MUD on the address.
Is new construction in north Fort Worth worth it?
It can be, especially near AllianceTexas, which reported more than 73,000 jobs in 2025. The catch is that many new subdivisions sit in MUDs, which add a separate tax rate, and in districts like Northwest or Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD with higher school rates than Fort Worth ISD. Compare the all-in tax rate and HOA dues against a resale home before you sign with a builder.
Working with Albert

Your realtor in Fort Worth

Buying or selling in Fort Worth means knowing more than the city average. Homes here can fall in Fort Worth ISD, Northwest ISD, Keller ISD or Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; combined 2025 tax rates run about 1.94% to 2.39% depending on the address, and communities like Tanglewood, TCU and Westcliff, Fairmount and the Near Southside and Arlington Heights each behave like their own market.

As your Fort Worth realtor I verify the school zoning, the full tax rate and any HOA, MUD or PID for every home before you write an offer, and I bring more than ten years of construction and remodeling experience to every inspection and pricing decision. I work from Formation at The Star in Frisco and help clients in English and Spanish.

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Sources
  1. Zillow Home Value Index and market data: Fort Worth, TX (and Tanglewood, Westcliff, Fairmount, Arlington Heights, ZIPs 76131, 76177; Frisco), 2026-10
  2. Tarrant Appraisal District: 2025 Tax Rates per $100 Valuation, 2026-10
  3. NBC DFW: Fort Worth ranked 10th largest city in U.S. with 1.03M population, 2026-10
  4. Spaces4Learning: Texas A&M opens first building at Fort Worth campus, breaks ground on research facility, 2026-10
  5. Community Impact: AllianceTexas total investment in North Texas exceeded $18B in 2025, 2026-10
  6. Tarrant Regional Water District: Fort Worth Panther Island progresses, 2026-10
  7. Community Impact: New schools prompt Northwest ISD boundary changes, 2026-10
  8. City of Fort Worth: FY2026 Budget (adopted tax rate $0.67), 2026-10
  9. Republic Title: 2025 DFW Tax Rates (totals and exemptions), 2026-10
  10. City of Fort Worth: Fairmount/Southside Historic District, 2026-10
  11. Near Southside, Inc.: Historic Fairmount and nearby neighborhoods, 2026-10
  12. Wikipedia: Tanglewood, Fort Worth, Texas, 2026-10
  13. CandysDirt: Westcliff in Fort Worth, 2026-10
  14. WFAA: Walsh development west of Fort Worth expanding, 2026-10
  15. Wikipedia: Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, 2026-10
  16. Wikipedia: Fort Worth, Texas (counties, school districts, area), 2026-10

Figures change. Verify school zoning, tax rates and HOA or MUD fees for any specific address before you buy. Albert does this on every home he shows.