Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, and one of the two anchor cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a population that passed 1 million residents in 2025, making it the 10th-largest city in the United States.

Living in Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the anchor of the western half of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the seat of Tarrant County. It has grown past the one-million-resident mark and now ranks among the ten largest cities in the country, yet it still carries a distinct identity from its bigger neighbor thirty miles east – a blend of cattle-town heritage, cultural institutions, and a downtown skyline that keeps expanding. Neighborhoods here range from historic districts near downtown and the Cultural District to newer master-planned communities pushing out toward the city’s edges, so buyers can find everything from walkable urban lofts to half-acre suburban lots within the same city limits. Families are served by Fort Worth ISD along with several other districts that reach into the city’s outer areas, and residents have easy access to the Trinity Trails, the Fort Worth Zoo, the Botanical Garden, TCU, and a growing list of parks and golf courses. It’s the city most of our other service areas orbit around – the suburbs and small towns profiled elsewhere on this site are all within a short drive of it.

Homes and Home Prices in Fort Worth

Because Fort Worth covers so much ground, its housing market isn’t really one market – it’s dozens, from historic bungalow districts to brand-new subdivisions on the far north and south sides. That means price points vary widely by neighborhood, school zone, and proximity to downtown or the Cultural District. Buyers who want walkability and older housing stock will look at different pockets than those chasing new construction or larger lots, and both are readily available inside city limits. Compared with Dallas, Fort Worth has historically offered more house for the money, which continues to draw move-up buyers and relocations from pricier parts of the metroplex. Whatever the budget or neighborhood, our team can help narrow Fort Worth’s many micro-markets down to the streets that fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of Fort Worth does Kirk McDonald Group serve?

Kirk McDonald Group serves neighborhoods throughout Fort Worth, from historic districts near downtown and the Cultural District to newer master-planned communities on the city’s outer edges.

What school district serves Fort Worth?

Fort Worth ISD serves much of the city, along with several other school districts that reach into Fort Worth’s outer areas.

What is the housing market like in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth offers a wide range of housing, from walkable urban lofts near downtown to half-acre suburban lots on the city’s edges, with pricing that varies significantly by neighborhood. Contact Kirk McDonald Group for current listings and pricing in the areas of Fort Worth you’re interested in.

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Downtown FW:
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School District: Fort Worth ISD
County: Tarrant