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Tarrant County

TX · Pop. 2,135,743 · Urban County

34/100Homestead Score

Tarrant County is an urban county in Texas, spanning 865 square miles with 2,135,743 residents at a density of 2469.1 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $294,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.77%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 256-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F and average winter lows of 37.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.77%
Growing Season: 256 days
Broadband: 98.3%
Density: 2469.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 256-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 10.9% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.77% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Tarrant County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
34/100
Median home price
$294k
Property tax
1.77%
Growing season
256 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
37.8"
Broadband
98.3%
Nearest hospital
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, 3.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.77%
Median Household Income$81,905
Poverty Rate10.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$294K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season256 days
Annual Rainfall37.8 inches
Avg Summer High93.2°F
Avg Winter Low37.1°F
Top CropsHay, Wheat, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (3.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities54

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Tarrant County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 256-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F, and average winter lows of 37.1°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $294,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.77%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 54 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.