Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” Today, Fort Worth, Texas is a thriving center of culture and commerce. Situated in North Texas, and is the county seat of Tarrant County. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, Texas Motor Speedway, spectacular annual events and a lot more.

There are plenty of educational opportunities, progressive private schools, and excellent public schools.  There are many universities within commuting distance as well as Fort Worth's beautiful TCU campus.  The Cultural District offers 3 world-class museums-The Amon Carter, Kimbell, and The Museum of Science & History which includes the Noble Planetarium and Omni Theatre.  There are open parks, lush botanical gardens, the new world-class Bass Performance Hall, as well as plenty of horseback riding, hiking and bike trails.  For the boating, swimming, or sailing enthusiast, there are multitudes of public lakes just a few minutes from any point in the Metroplex.   

One of the biggest reasons folks visit Fort Worth today is the city's legendary past. After all, Will Rogers once called Fort Worth "Where the West Begins." The city also has strong influences of the South. It's legendary "Western heritage" was made possible by settlers from the "Old South" looking to get a new start and Fort Worth can be called a "gateway" to a cultural region sometimes referred to as the "Western South."

Fort Worth hosts a big variety of special events throughout the year — from street festivals and blockbuster art shows to major concerts and exciting sports.

Shopping in Fort Worth is an attraction in itself. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re very likely to find it here – from fabulous to funky, from classy to casual. The city is home to national department stores, one-of-a-kind boutiques, upscale shops, flea markets, antique stores, and some of the finest malls in the Southwest. Plus, Fort Worth is perhaps the best place in America to find high-quality Western wear.

Today, Fort Worth is everything you’d expect from a major metropolitan area though it manages to hold on to its reputation as a rough and tumble cow town. The people are generally thought to be more “laid back” than their Dallas counterparts. Fort Worth is a good example of the merging of country and city, rural and urban. Though heavily populated, the city offers such attractions as cowboy museums in an effort to keep that country image intact.

Housing Cost

Fort Worth is a great place to live - whether you're starting out, ready to retire or anywhere in between.  There are existing homes and new construction that are the highest quality at a good value.  Typical homes are in the $80,000 range, mid-priced homes are from the $120,000 to $170,000 and their are beautiful custom homes available starting at $250,000.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2005: 624,067. Fort Worth covers 292.5 square miles.  It sits at an elevation of 612 feet above sea level.

Climate

Ft. Worth, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Ft. Worth is 34.66 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.71 Inches.

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