Fort Worth
Everyday numbers
How this city actually lives
Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.
Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.
Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.
Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.
Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.
Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.
Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.
Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.
Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.
Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.
Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.
Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.
Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.
What daily life feels like
More than a number
Why we chose it
Fort Worth is included in the 2027 MNM Livability Index as the #10 most populous U.S. city in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates. Its strongest livability advantages are housing value; job growth; cultural district; family appeal; airport access; downtown, while the largest tradeoffs are car dependence; heat; regional traffic; rapid-growth infrastructure pressure.
What living here actually feels like
Fort Worth feels spacious, Western and increasingly urban, with a strong identity independent of Dallas.
Where it shines
Housing value; job growth; cultural district; family appeal; airport access; downtown.
Where it falls short
Car dependence; heat; regional traffic; rapid-growth infrastructure pressure.