Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Fort Worth, TX
$345,000Median listing price
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About Fort Worth
Fort Worth (pop. ~990,000 in 2026; 918,915 in 2020) is the western anchor of the metroplex and Texas's fifth-largest city, spanning ~350 sq mi across Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties (claimed here via its Denton County portion — Denton is the alphabetically first county). "Cowtown" blends the Stockyards' western heritage with a major downtown, the Cultural District's museums, and fast-growing north-side suburbs like Alliance.
Home prices in Fort Worth
The median listing price in Fort Worth is $345,000.
Top places in Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Sundance Square downtown
- Kimbell Art Museum and the Cultural District
- Fort Worth Zoo
- Trinity Trails and the Trinity River
Commuting from Fort Worth
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: 45–65 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic and route).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: under 15 minutes (city center) (approximate; varies with traffic and route).
Fort Worth FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Worth, TX?
The median listing price in Fort Worth is $345,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Fort Worth, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: 45–65 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic and route).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.