Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth TX scores 51/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 33% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 133 (100 = avg); violent crime index 127; property crime index 138. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

Crime index 133 with violent 127 and property 138 sits about a third above the national average. The 67/100 safety score reads average, but indexes show you still need to pick ZIP carefully.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Fort Worth. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Fort Worth is about $1,509/month (moderate). At $1,509/month for a typical unit, you need about $54,324+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $303,000.

Median household income is $79,507, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($79,507) clears the $54,324 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Median home price at $250,300 keeps purchase math closer to reach than many Texas peers. Median income ($72,726) clears the $62,028 comfort line for rent at the median household, not for every wage.

Average temperature is about 78°F (highs near 84°F, lows near 71°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 140. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Average temperatures near 92°F with highs near 103°F and lows near 82°F mean summer electric bills rival a rent increase. Plan on AC from late spring through early fall.

Fort Worth is the Dallas-Fort Worth option for households that want $1,723/month rent with 67/100 safety and median pay at $72,726. Crime index 133 sits about a third above the national average, split between violent 127 and property 138, so neighborhood choice matters even at an average safety score. Average temperatures near 92°F with highs above 100°F mean summer AC is not optional. Pick Fort Worth when you want metro Texas scale without downtown Dallas rent and you accept heat. Skip it if you are safety-first and have not mapped the ZIP you would actually live in.

Fort Worth scores 51/100 on safety with $1,509/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.