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Fort Worth, TX is an excellent place to live and work. Home to major international companies such as American Airlines, Lockheed Martin, and Bell Helicopter Textron, the city offers plenty of jobs in a variety of industries. In addition to plentiful career opportunities, Fort Worth boasts an array of attractions including the Kimbell Art Museum, Sundance Square and Billy Bob’s Texas. The cost of living is also reasonable; the average 2 bedroom rent in Fort Worth is $1,590 compared to the US average which is $1,430. Furthermore, the Grocery Cost Index in Fort Worth is 98 versus 100 for the nation as a whole. With so much to offer in terms of job prospects and entertainment options at an affordable price point, it’s no wonder why people are drawn to this incredible city.

Fort Worth has an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fort Worth has seen the job market increase by 2.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fort Worth
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fort Worth is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fort Worth is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fort Worth
- The average income of a Fort Worth resident is $24,726 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fort Worth resident is $67,927 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyFort Worth, TexasUnited States
  7.36
  -3.9%-6.2%
  41.5%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $32,569$37,638
  $67,927$69,021
  $80,946$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.8%0.5%
  8.9%6.8%
  10.5%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  11.3%11.0%
  8.2%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  5.6%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  5.8%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.9%4.2%
  8.4%9.3%
  11.7%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  7.5%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 3 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  More

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