Fort Worth is the sixteenth-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just Southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is the second most populous in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Known as the city where the West begins, Fort Worth still retains its historical character while incorporating modern suburban living!
With a population of 874,168 people, 279,426 houses or apartments, and a median cost of homes of $176,985, Fort Worth real estate and home prices are close to the national average for all cities and towns.
With 83 elementary schools, 29 middle schools and 6th grade centers, 18 high schools and 16 other campuses, Fort Worth ISD enjoys a cultured student population and strong community partnerships. Fort Worth offers a wide variety of two and four year public and private institutions to meet each students needs. Home of the Horned Frogs, TCU holds the highest graduation rate in the Fort Worth area! Texas Wesleyan University, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the Tarrant County College system all serve and educate Fort Worth residents.
Fort Worth welcomes visitors from around the world to experience the great American West and rich arts and culinary treasures. Among a few are the Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimball Art Museum, Botanical Gardens, and the Fort Worth Zoo. There are more than 92 attractions in a 10-mile radius of downtown. Fort Worth offers the best downtown in America and is located minutes from AT&T Stadium, Rangers Ballpark, and the DFW International Airport.