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Best suburbs in Fort Worth
The GI Bill of Rights, Ike's interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns.
Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to what 79% of Americans want: walkability. Younger people are especially attracted to neighborhoods where stores, restaurants, and other amenities are a short walk away, according to a National Association of Realtors survey released in 2023 . But a good location comes with a cost.
A Redfin analysis showed homes in 2019 in walkable areas sold for almost 25% more than homes without the same walkability, equivalent to nearly $78,000 more in the national average. Some suburbs offer the amenities of city life, whether through easy transit to big cities (such as Wilmette, Illinois, with easy proximity to Chicago), or college-town amenities such as those found in Claremont, California.
What individual families and people look for in a suburb will vary, of course, with some prioritizing quiet and extra space, even if that means driving more often.
Stacker used data from Niche to examine the best suburbs in Fort Worth. Niche ranked suburbs across the U.S. based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing.
Read on to see the highest-ranked suburbs in Fort Worth.
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#12. Benbrook, Texas
- Population: 24,366
- Median home value: $252,400
- Median rental price: $1,389
- Top schools nearby: Im Terrell Academy for STEM & Vpa (grade A), Texas Academy of Biomedical (grade A), Walsh El (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Valley School (grade A+), Fort Worth Country Day School (grade A+), The Oakridge School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
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#11. Pantego, Texas
- Population: 2,529
- Median home value: $320,400
- Median rental price: $1,373
- Top schools nearby: Arlington Classics Academy - Primary School (grade A+), Im Terrell Academy for STEM & Vpa (grade A), Tccse Early College H S At Timberview (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Oakridge School (grade A+), Northstar School (grade A+), Nolan Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#10. North Richland Hills, Texas
- Population: 70,114
- Median home value: $301,200
- Median rental price: $1,465
- Top schools nearby: Westlake Academy (grade A+), Arlington Classics Academy - Primary School (grade A+), Keller High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Oakridge School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Highlands School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
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#9. Hurst, Texas
- Population: 40,053
- Median home value: $261,500
- Median rental price: $1,246
- Top schools nearby: Westlake Academy (grade A+), Glenhope Elementary School (grade A+), Colleyville Heritage High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Oakridge School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Highlands School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#8. Mansfield, Texas
- Population: 73,680
- Median home value: $354,100
- Median rental price: $1,670
- Top schools nearby: Arlington Classics Academy - Primary School (grade A+), Mansfield Frontier High School (grade A+), Im Terrell Academy for STEM & Vpa (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fort Worth Country Day School (grade A+), The Oakridge School (grade A+), Northstar School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
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#7. Bedford, Texas
- Population: 49,455
- Median home value: $292,100
- Median rental price: $1,332
- Top schools nearby: Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+), Glenhope Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cistercian Preparatory School (grade A+), The Oakridge School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#6. Roanoke, Texas
- Population: 9,565
- Median home value: $404,600
- Median rental price: $1,698
- Top schools nearby: Westlake Academy (grade A+), Argyle West (grade A+), Byron Nelson High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Clariden School (grade A+), Liberty Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#5. Westlake, Texas
- Population: 1,300
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Carroll Senior High School (grade A+), Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cistercian Preparatory School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Clariden School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#4. Keller, Texas
- Population: 45,320
- Median home value: $484,200
- Median rental price: $1,850
- Top schools nearby: Carroll Senior High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+), Carroll Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Clariden School (grade A+), Liberty Christian School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
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#3. Trophy Club, Texas
- Population: 13,251
- Median home value: $581,600
- Median rental price: $1,908
- Top schools nearby: Carroll Senior High School (grade A+), Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cistercian Preparatory School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Clariden School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: C+
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#2. Southlake, Texas
- Population: 30,779
- Median home value: $854,900
- Median rental price: $2,518
- Top schools nearby: Carroll Senior High School (grade A+), Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cistercian Preparatory School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Highlands School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
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#1. Colleyville, Texas
- Population: 25,876
- Median home value: $674,300
- Median rental price: $2,785
- Top schools nearby: Carroll Senior High School (grade A+), Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School (grade A+), Westlake Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Cistercian Preparatory School (grade A+), E.A. Young Academy for Gifted and Talented Scholars (grade A+), The Highlands School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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