Fort Worth, TX variant. This is a Fort Worth, TX-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Fort Worth property tax runs about 2.1% of value - roughly $6,195/year on the $295,000 median home.
Property tax in Fort Worth
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 2.1% effective rate captures Fort Worth's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $295,000 median home that's $6,195/year ($516/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth residents pay no state or city income tax, as Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
Fort Worth has comparatively affordable home prices for a large Texas city, though costs have risen with regional growth.
Fort Worth's economy spans aerospace and defense manufacturing, logistics, and a long-standing role in the cattle and energy industries.
Worked example: $295,000 home
$295,000 × 2.1% = $6,195/year. A $600,000 Fort Worth home would owe about $12,600.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $295,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $70,275
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.1%
- Cost of living index: 96 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Fort Worth?
About 2.1% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Fort Worth home?
Roughly $6,195 per year.