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Fort Worth, TX

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Fort Worth, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 70
Population941,311
Foreign Born10.5%
Population Density2,664people per mi²
Median Age33.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

112/100

12% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Fort Worth, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$42k
Comfortable $54k$79k
Luxury $135k+$209k+
Elite (Top 5%) $159k+$246k+
Affordability Ratio

97%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
4

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

19.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Fort Worth, TX

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf12Nearest 0.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.3 mi
Marina3Nearest 2.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 13.8 mi
Gun Range11Nearest 1.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$77k+5.3%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$557k
15% below US avg
College Educated
31.7%
9% below US avg
WFH
12.9%
10% below US avg
Homeownership
56.7%
13% below US avg
Median Home
$277k
2% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−26.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−35.1%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k Residents69% above state avg
Robbery
0.60 / 1k Residents16% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.58 / 1k Residents8% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−16.9%
Burglary
2.79 / 1k Residents14% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.69 / 1k Residents23% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.49 / 1k Residents41% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Fort Worth, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season271 days346 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.4"
Elevation633 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,664/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 312 mi · coast 250 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$608.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW19 mi away
Distance to State Capital174 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison5.8 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T03:53:02.000Z

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