Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth.
Fort Worth is the western anchor of the Metroplex, known as Cowtown for its stockyards heritage but now a cultural capital with world-class museums and a booming west side.
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At a Glance
What it is like to live in Fort Worth.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this city in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
Fort Worth keeps its western identity while its Cultural District, downtown and near-southwest neighborhoods like Westover Hills and Tanglewood carry the luxury market.
Typical Home Styles
The housing stock runs from historic bungalows in Fairmount and Ryan Place to mid-century homes and large custom estates on the city's west side.
Schools
Fort Worth ISD serves most of the city, with a patchwork of suburban districts around the edges, so the school assignment varies block to block.
Commute Notes
I-30 and I-35W cross the city, while TEXRail and Trinity Metro link downtown to DFW Airport and the mid-cities.
The History
How Fort Worth came to be.
The story behind this city, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Fort Worth was established in 1849 as a U.S. Army outpost on the Trinity River, named for General William Jenkins Worth. It grew as a cattle-shipping center on the Chisholm Trail and later as a rail, oil and aviation hub.
Incorporated in 1873, it became known as Cowtown, and the Stockyards still anchor its Western identity. Today a modern cultural district, a growing downtown and some of the state's fastest residential growth shape the city's story.
Demographics
Who calls Fort Worth home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Fort Worth counted about 918,900 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, the fifth-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country.
The population is diverse, family-oriented and expanding quickly with new residents drawn by jobs, affordability and the Metroplex's two downtowns only a short drive apart.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Fort Worth.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- The Fort Worth Stockyards' cattle drives and historic district
- Sundance Square for dining and entertainment downtown
- The Cultural District, home to the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Zoo
- Trinity Trails for cycling, running and kayaking along the river
Restaurants
Where Fort Worth likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Stockyards legends like Cattlemen's Steak House and Riscky's BBQ
- Cattlemen's Steak House : since 1947, the Stockyards' legendary steakhouse.
- Riscky's Barbeque : family-run barbecue at Stockyards Station.
- Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que : open-pit barbecue on Stockyards Boulevard.
Joe T. Garcia's famous patio Tex-Mex
- Joe T. Garcia's : institution since 1935 with a sprawling garden patio.
- Benito's Restaurant : neighborhood Mexican classic on Magnolia Avenue.
- La Playa Maya Mexican Restaurant : family Mexican plates on Hemphill Street.
Sundance Square's downtown dining rooms
- Reata Restaurant : Texas high-country cooking atop a downtown tower.
- Texas de Brazil : Brazilian churrasco at Sundance Square.
- Buffalo Bros Sundance Square : wings and pub fare on Throckmorton Street.
Chef-driven kitchens across Near Southside and the Cultural District
- Cane Rosso : Neapolitan pizza on Magnolia Avenue.
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken : hot and spicy fried chicken on Magnolia.
- Saint-Emilion Restaurant : French fine dining in the Cultural District.
- Pantry on Magnolia : dumpling house favorite on Magnolia Avenue.
Why People Choose Fort Worth
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Fort Worth delivers Western character with big-city depth: the Stockyards, the arts, a world-class zoo and a job base in finance, aviation and logistics.
Housing prices read noticeably below Dallas proper, which keeps Fort Worth at the top of relocation lists for families who want more house for the money.
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Communities worth comparing.
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