Fort Worth, TX variant. This is a Fort Worth, TX-specific version of the Rental Yield 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 Rental Yield Calculator.
Fort Worth's gross rental yield - annual rent ÷ property price - is about 6.9%, based on $1,700/month rent on a $295,000 median home.
Rental yield in Fort Worth
Gross yield = ($1,700 × 12) ÷ $295,000 = 6.9%. Net yield subtracts property tax (2.1%), insurance, vacancy, and maintenance.
High-price metros tend to show lower yields (price outruns rent); affordable metros often yield more. Fort Worth's yield is attractive for cash-flow investors.
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: Fort Worth yield
Annual rent $20,400 ÷ price $295,000 = 6.9% gross. After 2.1% property tax and ~1% maintenance, net yield is meaningfully lower.
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 a good rental yield?
Many investors target 6-8% gross; Fort Worth runs about 6.9%.
How is rental yield calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yield also subtracts taxes, insurance, vacancy, and upkeep.