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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Fort Worth, Texas? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Fort Worth?
Kayla reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
The summers can be very hot for some, but mild compared to other places in Texas. Winters tend to be short, fairly mild. Spring and Autumn are usually the best seasons, but since north Texas is at the end of Tornado Alley there can be tornado watches/warnings, and occasionally tornados touch down in this part of the US.Fort Worth is a fairly big city. I have heard of car break-ins, home robbery, people being held up with a gun , etc. There are good and bad parts of town just like any city in America, and most people who live in Fort Worth would there is more good than bad.The east side of Fort Worth tends to be the worst part of town. Lancaster and Berry are two streets that can be kind of shady, but Berry street is slowly getting better due to the gentrification efforts of TCU. Morningside is another neighborhood/school that serves a lower socioeconomic background, but in a rough neighborhood. The western side of TCU is full of very nice, picturesque homes. The neighborhoods off of Hulen, the Country Day area, and the University avenue area are all wealthy areas around Fort Worth. The downtown Fort Worth area has trendy lofts and apartments for young professionals and a few families.There are a lot of students and academics because of TCU. There is a good mix of young and old. More and more young people seem to be moving to Fort Worth. All ethnicities, but the majority seems to be caucasian. There are also a lot of ranching/cowboy types because of the surrounding farm and cattle lands outside of Fort Worth. Historically Fort Worth is a cattle town, and "Cow Town" is one of its nicknames.
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Downtown Fort Worth has been continuously revitalized over the last 30 years. The Bass brothers and other investors have really turned it into a beautiful area for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It is especially beautiful at Christmastime.Texas de Brasil, Bonnell's, Magnolia Cafe,There are many quality schools in Fort Worth. I have driven by many schools that have state of Texas education awards.Yes! Many young people have moved to Fort Worth for jobs, and there are lots of bars and clubs catering to singles of any age.
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I-35 can be noisy, and the airport can as well, but for the most part I have never noticed any unbearable noises in the city of Fort WorthFort Worth is an infinitely better place to live than Dallas, Texas. Dallas traffic and people tend to be awful in my experience. Fort Worth is a slower place, but still has a fun, city vibe. There can be traffic and Fort Worth, but once you live there, you learn ways to get around it. In Dallas, even the toll roads get backed up, and sometimes at a complete standstill.Cook's Children's Hospital is one of the best children's hospitals in the state. The Harris Group of hospitals is also very good, and I personally know people who have had had life saving procedures done at both hospitals.
Downtown Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Stockyards (rodeo, clubs, restaurants, bars), Bass Hall, Hulen area for shopping, Magnolia Avenue for one of of a kind places. Museum district for the Amon Carter and other museums.
General comments   
It feels like a city trying to be a small town. There are lots of local places where everyone from all walks of life can go to, so there is a sense of equality in that way. Rich and poor end up at a lot of the same places. There are lots of churches, new and historic in the Fort Worth area, so there are lots of opportunities for those less fortunate to receive aid so I would say Fort Worth has a benevolent spirit.   
Fort Worth, Texas population: 741206

How many black people live in Fort Worth? How many white people?
Number of White People452885Percentage of White people61.1%
Number of Black People147411Percentage of Black people19.9%
Number of Hispanic People261159Percentage of Hispanic people35.2%
Number of Asian People34062Percentage of Asian people4.6%
Number of American Indian People9188Percentage of American Indian people1.2%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Fort Worth, Texas

Percent college grads: 25.7%
Percent grad school grads: 8%
Unemployment rate: 8.1
Median house value: 120300
Median income: 49530


How many singles in Fort Worth?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
48454463441.05men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
18488195580.95men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
16394194380.84men for each woman


Crimes in Fort Worth, Texas
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders630%0%
Robberies13300%1%
Aggr. Assault25820%2%
Burglary93524%17%
Auto Theft24640%2%

Weather History for Fort Worth, Texas


Fort Worth, Texas Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00000310000
February000001415000
March00000023800
April00000003000
May00000003280
June00000000822
July00000000031
August00000000031
September000000002010
October00000002380
November00000024600
December00000292000
Average year000007464706494
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00003100000
February000015130000
March000001318000
April00000032070
May000000013180
June000000001218
July00000000031
August00000000031
September00000000228
October000000010210
November000000131700
December00002173000
Average year00006733376060108


How many hot humid days a year does Fort Worth, Texas have?
How many cloudy days a year does Fort Worth, Texas have?
How many sunny days a year does Fort Worth, Texas have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Fort Worth, Texas have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January031000112512
February02800092511
March031000102611
April03000010269
May29310008489
June30300009695
July3116150012673
August310256012673
September283261013474
October02380013367
November030000112510
December031000112511
Average year14928474701344780101


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.