Fort Worth, TX housing market
What's happening in the Fort Worth market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Fort Worth, TX is a balanced market: homes in Tarrant County sell in a median of 51 days, and the number for sale is −7.3% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−3% to +1% for the typical Fort Worth home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Tarrant County as a whole.
Fort Worth market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Fort Worth, TX?
$295,800 as of August 2026, −1.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Fort Worth, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −1.8% over the year to August 2026 and +10.8% over five years.
Is Fort Worth, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Tarrant County sells in 51 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Fort Worth, TX?
The typical rent is $1,615 a month as of August 2026, +0.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Fort Worth, TX?
5,928 homes were listed for sale across Tarrant County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Fort Worth, TX?
Homegrity lists 19,997 licensed Fort Worth agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/fort-worth.