Fort Worth, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,509 per month, while the typical home is valued around $303,000. Households earn a median of $79,507 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$79,507
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,509
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$303,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,427
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,473
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,723
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,273
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
103.6
Rents / Housing
117.8
Services
96.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $135,190 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,720 |
| Elementary Teacher | $63,860 |
| Electrician | $59,400 |
| Accountant | $93,660 |
| Plumber | $62,910 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,480 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,410 |
| Operations Manager | $141,400 |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,310 |
| Health Services Manager | $130,480 |
| Truck Driver | $60,060 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $133,780 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
963,194
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
51
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,400
Per month
Avg Home Value
$260,904
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75050 | — | $1,334 | $195,300 |
| ZIP 75261 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 76006 | — | $1,264 | $291,100 |
| ZIP 76008 | — | $2,122 | $417,800 |
| ZIP 76012 | — | $1,222 | $281,000 |
| ZIP 76013 | — | $1,222 | $268,600 |
| ZIP 76020 | — | $1,114 | $235,000 |
| ZIP 76028 | — | $1,558 | $272,900 |
| ZIP 76036 | — | $1,526 | $259,300 |
| ZIP 76039 | — | $1,622 | $286,200 |
Showing top 10 of 51 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
86°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.2
poor
Hospitals
13
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
81.4%
Fort Worth has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Fort Worth is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Fort Worth is $1,509 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Worth is $79,507 per year.
The median home value in Fort Worth is $303,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Fort Worth is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
