Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fort Worth

Affordability

Fort Worth has a median household income of $79,507 and a median asking rent of $1,509 per month, with 43% of residents renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The 7,466 income-restricted units across 63 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in the city provide an important resource for renters seeking housing below market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Fort Worth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 465 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report crimes.

Getting Around Fort Worth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Fort Worth scores 30 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 37 (Some Transit) for transit, and 43 for bikeability. Most residents will find a personal vehicle helpful for daily errands.

Schools

Fort Worth is served by 280 schools across 38 districts, including 157 elementary, 46 middle, and 66 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Fort Worth

The median household income in Fort Worth is $79,507 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $1,509 per month, per the same source, which can stretch budgets for lower-income households.

HUD-assisted and income-based housing in Fort Worth can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at these properties are tied to your income or set below market rate, not to the citywide median.

• Citywide median rent: $1,509/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $79,507/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 43% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 7,466 across 63 HUD-assisted properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 63 HUD-assisted properties in Fort Worth were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these properties face minimal flood exposure based on current flood data.