| City | Median Sale Price | Median List Price | YoY Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $583,000 | $596,500 | −0.3% | Premium suburb; top-ranked ISD |
| Southlake | $394,000 | $522,000 | −2.4% | I-20 corridor; established community |
| Grapevine | ~$385,000 | ~$415,000 | est. | Growing retail & residential base |
| Fort Worth | $352,000 | $475,000 | +10.0% | #14 fastest-growing affordable suburb in U.S. |
| Mansfield | ~$285,000 | ~$310,000 | est. | Rural character; larger lots |
| Tarrant County Overall | $440,000 | — | −6.3% | County-wide median, April 2025 |
| Unit Type | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $953 | $899/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,299 | $1,255/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,509 | $1,629 | $1,569/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,149 | $2,400+ | $2,275/mo |
| All Units (avg) | $1,350 | $1,750 | $1,530/mo |
54% of Fort Worth rentals fall between $1,001–$1,500/mo. Single-family rental homes typically run $200–$400/mo above apartment equivalents. Sources: RentCafe, Apartments.com, Zumper (2026 data).
| Area | Effective Tax Rate | Typical Annual Bill* | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington (Tarrant Co.) | 1.78% | ~$10,378 | Above avg |
| Tarrant County avg | 1.54% | ~$4,986 | Above avg |
| Fort Worth | 1.51% | ~$5,315 | Above avg |
| Tarrant Co. (Fort Worth) | 2.24% | ~$6,188 | Well above avg |
| Texas State Median | 1.67% | — | Baseline |
| National Median | 1.02% | ~$2,400 | Benchmark |
*Typical annual bill calculated using area median home values. Tarrant County rates are significantly lower than Tarrant County — a key factor for families relocating from Fort Worth. Sources: Ownwell, tax-rates.org, Tarrant County Tax Office (2025).
Tarrant County is absorbing significant DFW overflow growth. Fort Worth has seen nearly 40% population growth since 2020 — one of the fastest rates among affordable Texas suburbs. Arlington's premium is driven by consistent ranking among Texas's top school districts and limited available lots. The I-20 corridor cities (Grapevine, Southlake) offer the best balance of price and proximity to Fort Worth.
New construction remains active, particularly in Fort Worth's north and east growth zones. Single-family permits have increased year-over-year as builders follow demand west from Tarrant County.