ZIP 76117 — Fort Worth

Crime rates in the area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in this suburban sector of Tarrant County.

Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Birdville Independent School District, which maintains a mixed performance record with several campuses requiring improvement to meet state accountability standards.

The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional high-wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.

Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Fort Worth industrial and logistics corridors, with ongoing infill development and redevelopment of older commercial strips in Haltom City.

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00). City (Fort Worth, Texas) — City of Fort Worth Property Tax: The tax rate is $0.7020 per $100 of assessed valuation. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property (after applicable exemptions) by the tax rate divided by 100.

Residents benefit from direct access to Highway 121 and I-820, providing a relatively efficient commute to downtown Fort Worth and the DFW Airport employment hubs.

The area features several local parks including North Park and various neighborhood greenbelts, with proximity to the larger recreational amenities of the Trinity River corridor.

The rental market shows steady demand with a mix of single-family rentals and older apartment complexes, though vacancy pressure has increased slightly due to recent inventory additions.

The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and retail services, benefiting from its strategic location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

The area is served by a network of major highways including I-820 and SH-121, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of bus routes connecting to the Fort Worth transit system.

Development is currently focused on the revitalization of aging commercial infrastructure and the conversion of underutilized land into modern residential or light-industrial use.

The Tarrant Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.

Parcels are subject to Tarrant County, City of Haltom City, and Birdville ISD taxes, with potential additional levies from Tarrant County College and hospital districts.

Property insurance premiums in this region have trended upward due to increased frequency of severe weather events, particularly hail and wind damage.