How many renters in Fort Worth, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±1.6 points) of renting households in Fort Worth, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±1.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.6% (±1.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±0.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Worth
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Worth | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±0.9 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±0.8 points) | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±1.0 points) | 12.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±0.8 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±0.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.6% (±1.4 points) | 45.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fort Worth against Tarrant County, its state and the nation
| Fort Worth | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±1.6 points) | 55.5% (±1.1 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.6% (±1.4 points) | 45.5% (±1.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,410 (±$1,709) | $56,894 (±$1,106) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,509 (±$21) | $1,547 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Fort Worth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tarrant County (55.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Tarrant County, Fort Worth ranks 15 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 437 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fort Worth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | — | 56.0% (±1.6 points) | — |
| River Oaks | 2.9 mi | 36.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sansom Park | 3.4 mi | 59.4% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westover Hills | 4.5 mi | 24.0% (±88.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westworth Village | 4.6 mi | 52.9% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Mound | 5.0 mi | 47.6% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haltom City | 5.1 mi | 58.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Worth | 5.2 mi | 38.1% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw | 5.9 mi | 52.7% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Pecan Acres | 58.9% (±45.3 points) |
| 10 | Haltom City | 58.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Benbrook | 58.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 12 | Richland Hills | 56.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 13 | Pantego | 56.6% (±19.3 points) |
| 14 | Bedford | 56.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 15 | Fort Worth | 56.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 16 | Mansfield | 55.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Watauga | 54.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 18 | Colleyville | 53.4% (±30.5 points) |
| 19 | Westworth Village | 52.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 20 | Saginaw | 52.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 21 | Pelican Bay | 52.5% (±28.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Worth
Are renters in Fort Worth rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Fort Worth pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fort Worth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Worth, TX spends 33.2% (±0.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Worth city, Texas (place:27000, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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