Moving to Fort Worth, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Fort Worth: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Fort Worth at a glance
Why people move to Fort Worth
Cost of living below the US average
Booming aerospace, logistics, and rail industries
Real Texas character, less corporate than Dallas
Housing is more affordable than the Dallas side
TCU, cultural district, and pro sports without Dallas prices
Where to live in Fort Worth
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Sundance Square / Downtown
Walkable urban core with lofts and dining
TCU / Westcliff
College-town feel, family homes, top schools
Cultural District
Museums, parks, mid-century homes
Fairmount
Historic bungalows, walkable, artsy
Alliance
New construction, corporate corridor, north Fort Worth
Major employers
- · American Airlines
- · Lockheed Martin
- · BNSF Railway
- · Bell Textron
- · Alcon
Schools
Fort Worth ISD plus strong suburban districts (Keller, Northwest, Aledo).
Airports
- · DFW International
- · Meacham Field
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Commutes into Dallas can run 45 to 75 minutes
Property taxes are high, plan your budget accordingly
The city sprawls, know which side of town you're commuting to
Who thrives in Fort Worth
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