Fort Worth
Texas · Ranked #311 of 373 metros
48Moderate
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Housing in Fort Worth costs 5.1× the median income, above the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $340K and median rent is $1,450/month. Fort Worth ranks #311 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$340K
Need $98K income
Median Rent
🔑$1,450
Need $58K income
Housing Shortage
📉22,000
units needed
Building Permits
🔨15,000
annual
Median Income
💰$67K
Pop: 978,468
Rent Burden
⚠️31.0%
of renters paying >30%
Price Change (YoY)
📈+2.5%
Homeownership
🏡61.0%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Fort Worth | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 5.1x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.0% | 65.5% |
| YoY Price Change | +2.5% | +3.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.5% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 5.5% | 3.6% |
House Price Index (2000–2025)
FHFA All-Transactions HPI
Since 2019: +53.5%Since 2000: +216.3%
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$1,427/mo
1 Bedroom$1,473/mo
2 Bedroom$1,723/mo
3 Bedroom$2,273/mo
4 Bedroom$2,815/mo
Redfin Market Activity
Median Sale Price
$295K
Active Inventory
226
Days on Market
56
Sold Above List
10.3%
Price Drops
18.1%