Fort Worth was established in 1849 as an army outpost on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River in north-central Texas. Since then, it has earned the nickname “Cowtown” for its cattle-industry roots, prevalent in its Stockyards National Historic District. Covering 355.6 square miles, the city has a median age of 33 (2022), and an economy mainly driven by tourism, hospitality, transportation and warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, and oil and gas.
Popular home styles in Texas are Ranch, Farmhouse, Craftsman, Colonial, and Mid-Century Modern. The typical home value in Fort Worth is $325,733, up 17.2% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Adding to its appeal are annual events, such as the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the Food + Wine Festival, the Texas INDY 375, and the Lone Star Film Festival.
Major thoroughfares serving the city include interstate highways 20, 30, 35W, and 820. Accessible via I-20 is the neighborhood of Wedgwood, a safe area that offers Ranch and Mid-Century Modern-style homes, as well as great schools. Further north, Western Hills-Ridglea provides abundant green spaces, affordable bungalows, Ranch-style houses. Just 10 minutes from downtown is Arlington Heights, considered one of the best neighborhoods for singles and young professionals.
Fort Worth features Old-West-themed entertainment and shopping, and everything expected of a large city: Excellent museums, live music, and dining options, yet it also retains small-city charm and a laid-back atmosphere.
