What BestPlaces Users Say about Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas is a popular city located in the state's northern region. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving economy. With a population of over 900,000, Fort Worth offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Fort Worth has its pros and cons. One user, named Mary, had this to say about the city: "Fort Worth is a great place to live with a strong sense of community. The weather is mostly great, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy." Another user, John, shared his positive experience, stating "The people here are friendly and welcoming. The cost of living is affordable and the job market is strong." However, not all reviews were positive. A user named Kelly mentioned some drawbacks, saying "Traffic can be a nightmare during rush hour and the summer heat can be unbearable." Similarly, another user named Mike complained about the lack of public transportation in the city, stating "It's difficult to get around without a car, and the public transportation system needs improvement." Despite these issues, many users still highly recommend living in Fort Worth, such as Sarah, who said "I've lived in Fort Worth my whole life and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The city has a small town feel with big city amenities."
based on 82 ReviewsGet to know Fort Worth with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Fort Worth
Weather - 9/25/2007
The summers are too long, too hot, too humid. Autumns are too short. Rain comes in buckets. BUT, the thunderstorms are
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The good and the bad - 9/9/2007
We moved to Fort Worth from San Diego, CA this summer. I'll tell you what's better and worse in my opinion. I know there are a lot of SoCal folks considering Fort Worth.
The summary: here it’s greener, more hamburger-only restaurants, less crowded, friendlier people, more telephone poles, hotter, less health food stores, bigger ants, more trains, triple the rain, most houses are brick, no ocean, many lakes, flatter (but somewhat hilly), more laid back, Target sells groceries, more butterflies, cows and ponies. And old ladies drive trucks. Fort Worth is fairly diverse with a mostly white, black and hispanic population.
Obviously, housing is cheaper. What's $500,000 in San Diego is no more than $150,000 in Fort Worth. Property tax rate is more than triple, so you may not be able to afford the mansion you think you can. But you'll be able to find a better home for the price any way. There seem to be more newer apartments. In SD $1000 gets you a no-frills one
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Ft Worth, the Secret Urban Oasis! - 8/14/2007
Living in Austin now, and after our recent visit to Ft Worth, am making plans to move there ASAP. Ft Worth IS everything you hear about Austin but at a reasonable cost, not the traffic and certainly not the pretentious attitudes of the
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North Fort Worth - 7/16/2007
Pros:
Inexpensive living
Pretty good schools
Low Crime
Lots of sunshine and warmth
Great Mexican/Tex-Mex
Jobs
Growth (lots of new construction)
Very nice people
Nearby Dallas offers a change of pace
Cons:
Lack of community (since you have to drive everywhere)
Bad Traffic (because growth without planning)
NO public transportation
Bicycle Unfriendly
Minimal natural beauty
Everything far apart
Lack of history compared to northern US
Lacking in Higher Education opportunities
Bad sprawl
Not progressive
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Fort Worth is way underrated... - 5/25/2007
I recently moved from the Northeast to Austin expecting it to be a Nirvana based on a lot of hype. Without being too critical, I've been tremendously disappointed. Truth is, I've visited Fort Worth many times for business and Fort Worth has the traits ascribed to Austin at half the cost, traffic, and twice the sophistication. I highly recommend Fort Worth for its really scenic neighborhoods, its great and affordable housing, its vibrant and sophisticated arts scene, and its growing nightlife and dining options for ADULTS. We're now looking north on I35 towards FW, assuming we can get out of Austin's insufferable
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Moved from Austin to Fort Worth and am very pleasa - 5/9/2007
I moved to Fort Worth from Austin a year ago for a job and had modest expectations. I have been very pleasantly suprised to find it is has become a lovely city with one of the best arts communities in the southwest, a lively Downtown (where I live), and tons of outdoor recreation (river hike/bike trail runs 50+ miles). Approximately 5000 people live Downtown now, which is the ideal place to live for younger (or older) single peeople. It is relatively expensive, however cheaper than Austin. Interestingly, Austin gets a lot of publicity for its quality of life (which it deserves), yet Fort Worth has many of the same characteristics people love about Austin - and is superior in many respects (better neighborhoods, better visual arts scene, better Downtown).
Since Fort Worth is growing so rapidly I suspect it won't be long before it gains a similar buzz as the one Austin has had for the last 10+
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Foat Wuf Ah Luv Yew! Always a Great Place to Live - 3/24/2007
Friendly people, small town attitude, big city benefits without the aloofness of the neighboring BIG CITY. Great museums, great local sports venues, very reasonable cost of living and housing. The only town I have ever seen the cops actually direct traffic, to keep it moving, after a traffic accident. Still growing strong. Beautiful County Court House, dating to the 1800's. We do have some traffic issues at the usual going to and from work times. Hopefully the roads will be expanded soon without being the toll roads that the current politicians in office are clammoring
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Texas little secret - 3/17/2007
When we speak of cities, we speak of areas, not necessarily within the city limits. The Fort Worth area is a bit slower lifestyle, not as much traffic as Dallas, Houston and beautiful rolling hills.Small towns out of the suburbs of Fort Worth allow the joys of the country, but the convenience of the city. I recently visited Houston...my home area, and couldn't get out of town fast enough. I was from a small town about 35 miles out of Houston. Traffic was bumper to bumper to get any where. Back to the suburbs of Fort Worth, I can go most any where and not get into bumper to bumper traffic. :) Wonderful eating places, lots of churches, lots of healthy activities for children, and adults. Sports a low crime rate and wide open
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I live in St.Cloud, Fl - 2/5/2007
I now live in florida, but I am so ready for a change, Ive done all my homework on Texas. I would like to know more about education, I have 3 children, that is very important housing and jobs..If any one can give any insight that would be helpful. Right now I work for the University of Florida.
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