salaryFort Worth is the 5th-largest city in Texas that we track, with 963,194 residents. Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,000 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 290 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Fort Worth?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Worth
| Size | Fort Worth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,447 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,317 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,918 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,549 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Worth overall?
Everyday prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Fort Worth
Life in Fort Worth
What jobs pay in Fort Worth
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | 12.6% |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | 15.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | 15.8% |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | 16.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | 16.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | 17.4% |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | 19.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | 20.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | 21.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | 22.0% |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | 22.9% |
| Accountant | $82,620 | 25.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | 28.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | 32.7% |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | 32.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | 33.1% |
| Plumber | $61,250 | 34.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | 35.8% |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | 35.8% |
| Electrician | $59,010 | 36.1% |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | 43.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | 47.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | 49.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 55.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | 55.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 58.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,400 | 63.8% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 71.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | 88.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Worth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $327 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $303,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Worth, TX?
Renting in Fort Worth costs a median of about $1,775 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Worth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,000 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Worth cheap or expensive?
Fort Worth is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $85,748. It ranks 290th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Worth?
The median homeowner in Fort Worth pays $5,191 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.
Is Fort Worth more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fort Worth?
The median home value in Fort Worth is $303,000, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
963,194 people live in Fort Worth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.