Dallas-Fort Worth
Westover Hills.
Westover Hills is Fort Worth's most private and prestigious address, an incorporated town of stately architect-designed estates west of downtown.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Westover Hills.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this luxury neighborhood 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
Founded on land once associated with Amon G. Carter and settled by the city's oil and cattle families, Westover Hills remains deliberately secluded behind its own government and gates.
Typical Home Styles
Grand custom residences on large, hilly, heavily landscaped lots, from classic revival to modern estate architecture.
Schools
Fort Worth ISD serves the town, with several strong private schools in the surrounding cultural district area.
Commute Notes
University Drive and the West Freeway put Westover Hills about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and the Cultural District.
The History
How Westover Hills came to be.
The story behind this luxury neighborhood, 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.
Westover Hills was developed in the early 1930s on land once owned by Fort Worth publishing titan Amon G. Carter, and its first estates were built for the city's oil and cattle dynasties.
Residents incorporated in 1937 to keep the City of Fort Worth from annexing the enclave, and the town has guarded its gates ever since.
Today it is one of the wealthiest communities per capita in the United States.
Demographics
Who calls Westover Hills 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.
Westover Hills is a small incorporated town with a population in the low hundreds per the 2020 U.S. Census, and it ranks among the wealthiest communities per capita in Texas.
Households are established, wealthy and overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with many of Fort Worth's most storied families in residence.
Lots are large and walled, with architect-designed estates behind heavy landscaping.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Westover Hills.
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 Cultural District minutes east
- Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum
- Trinity Trails for cycling and running
- The Botanic Garden across the river
- Downtown city's Sundance Square and Stockyards a short drive away
Restaurants
Where Westover Hills 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.
Cultural District dining near the museums
- Saint-Emilion Restaurant : longtime French fine dining on West Seventh Street.
- The Social House : upscale club dining on Currie Street.
- Righteous Foods : farm-driven plates on West Seventh Street.
Camp Bowie Boulevard's restaurants and cafes
- Kincaid's Hamburgers : legendary burgers on Camp Bowie since 1946.
- Uncle Julio's : Tex-Mex favorite on Camp Bowie.
- Campisi's Restaurant : family Italian on Camp Bowie.
- El Fenix : Mexican classic at the Ridglea shops.
Sundance Square's downtown rooms
- Reata Restaurant : Southwestern cooking atop a downtown tower.
- Texas de Brazil : Brazilian churrasco at Sundance Square.
- Buffalo Bros Sundance Square : wing bar on Throckmorton Street.
The city's best steakhouses a short drive away
- Texas de Brazil : endless carved meats at Sundance Square.
- Bricks and Horses : flagship restaurant at Bowie House on Camp Bowie.
- Reata Restaurant : signature steaks and Southwestern plates.
Why People Choose Westover Hills
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.
Westover Hills is Fort Worth's highest-address: gated, walled and architecturally flawless, yet minutes from the museums and downtown.
For buyers who want privacy, pedigree and permanence, it is the definitive Fort Worth estate town.
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Westover Hills?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Westover Hills and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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