RANK #680 / 1001 NAT · #38 / 72 TX · POP 2,167,390
1YR FORECAST: -2.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +26%
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.
Tarrant County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -2.1% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 9.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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
|
$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
|
$630M | Planned |
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Bell Aircraft Parts Factory
Bell
|
$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 1001 counties.
At 32/100, Tarrant County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $84,207 combined with job growth of +0.6% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Tarrant County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $323,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.26, with rents averaging $1,547/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Tarrant County's population is growing — up +1.5% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.6%). Home values shifted -2.1% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.94% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Tarrant County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.