RANK #821 / 996 · POP 2,113,854 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.7%
The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District stands as a prominent feature of Tarrant County, offering a glimpse into its "Cowtown" heritage with daily cattle drives, rodeos, and Western-themed entertainment. Located in North Central Texas, Tarrant County is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Commuting within the county relies heavily on major routes like I-20, I-30, SH 360, and US 287, though rail options like Trinity Metro's TEXRail connect Fort Worth to DFW Airport. The county offers diverse natural scenery, from rolling prairies in the west to timbered lands in the east, with the Trinity River as a central feature. Outdoor recreation includes over 100 miles of trails along the Trinity River, parks like Eagle Mountain Lake Park, and the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
Life in Tarrant County offers a blend of urban and suburban living, with communities ranging from the arts and dining scene in Fort Worth to family-focused neighborhoods in towns like Southlake and Keller. The county is home to numerous school districts, including Fort Worth ISD, Arlington ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, and Keller ISD. The economy is driven by sectors such as healthcare, aviation, education, and manufacturing, with ongoing investment in commercial and residential development. Tarrant County College also contributes significantly to the local economy by preparing students for the workforce.
Below national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.1x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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ACS Group Data Center
ACS Group
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$2,200M | Planned |
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Black Mountain Power Data Center Campus
Black Mountain Power LLC
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$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Wistron Supercomputer Factories (2 facilities)
Wistron (U.S. subsidiary)
|
$750M | Planned |
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Fort Worth Stockyards Expansion (Phase 2)
Unknown
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$630M | Planned |
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Bell Aircraft Parts Factory
Bell
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$100M | Planned |
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Chisholm Grid Energy Storage System
Chisholm Grid, LLC
|
$100M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Tarrant County has a Boom Town Index score of 18/100, ranking #821 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.3% and a median household income of $78,872, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Tarrant County is $269,400 with median rent at $1,352/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2928, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.3%. Home values changed -2.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.88% of Tarrant County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.