In Texas, property crime rates are higher than the national average, but there's been a significant decline recently. From 2022 to 2025, property crime decreased by 23.1 percent, with a state annual rate of 1,797.7 per 100,000 residents compared to the national rate of 1,546.9. Violent crime has also decreased by 21.8 percent during the same period, with a state rate of 345.5 per 100,000, slightly above the national average of 325.3.
Violent crime: 345.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 21.8% since 2022
Property crime: 1,797.7 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, down 23.1% since 2022
Notable trend: Homicide rate down 35.1% since 2022, currently at 4.6 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Schools & Higher Ed
Fort Worth has access to a variety of educational institutions. There are 23 schools in the area, including notable options like Texas Christian University and Tarrant County College District.
Postsecondary institutions: 23
With College Scorecard data: 22
Notable schools include:
Texas Christian University
Tarrant County College District
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Fort Worth offers several parks and outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. You can explore a variety of nearby options.
Trinity Park: 4.7 stars from 5, 5,753 reviews
Kimbell Art Museum: 4.8 stars from 5, 5,632 reviews
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: 4.4 stars from 5, 5,161 reviews
River Legacy Parks: 4.8 stars from 5, 4,285 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).
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Who regulates Fort Worth interstate movers?
Fort Worth moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.
Agency: United States Department of Transportation Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590 Phone: (855) 368-4200 Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
Let's see how many people move within Texas versus those who moved from Lone Star State to another state.
Moved Within TX 43%
Moved out of TX 57%
Out of all residential moves in Texas - the second largest state in the United States, 43% of them have been local ones (within the state limits), with 57% being interstate moves to another U.S. state.
It takes a really good reason for Texans to want to move away from major cities like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin (the state’s capital). If you yourself happen to be moving soon, either locally or cross-country, remember that your priority task is to select a professional moving company that’s both reputable and affordable.
Who regulates Texas local movers
By law, Texas moving companies must be licensed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and must have acquired TxDMV Number (10 digits) to operate as a legitimate mover within the state. If you are looking for local Texas movers, check the Texas moving company regulations and make sure you work with registered ones.
Agency: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Address: 4000 Jackson Ave., Austin, TX 78731 Phone: (888) 368-4689 Website: http://www.txdmv.gov
What do people move within Texas?
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in TX?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like
Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Hurst can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Fort Worth, TX sorted by distance:
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