Economy in Fort Worth, Texas

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 $52,492 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

ECONOMY	Fort Worth, Texas	United States
	7.3%	6.0%
	-3.9%	-6.2%
	41.5%	33.5%
	8.3%	6.2%
	0.0%	4.6%
	$27,191	$31,177
	$57,309	$57,652
	$66,829	$70,850
POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
	0.3%	1.3%
	1.4%	0.6%
	7.3%	6.2%
	11.5%	10.4%
	2.9%	2.7%
	11.2%	11.6%
	6.6%	4.1%
	0.5%	0.9%
	1.8%	2.1%
	5.4%	4.7%
	1.7%	1.9%
	5.3%	6.7%
	0.1%	0.1%
	5.0%	4.3%
	8.5%	9.3%
	12.4%	13.8%
	1.7%	2.2%
	7.8%	7.4%
	5.1%	4.9%
	3.6%	4.8%

ECONOMY MAP

Unemployment Rate (US Avg: 6%)

Median HH Income (US Avg: $53k)

Recent Job Growth (US Avg: 1.59%)

Income Less Than $15k (US Avg: 12.55%)

Income Greater Than $200k (US Avg: 5.03%)

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Reviews for Fort Worth 82 Reviews

Best City in Texas - 5/5/2021
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... Read More

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Fort Worth is the best. - 4/13/2021
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... Read More

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Hidden Gem - 9/4/2020
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... Read More

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