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Azle, Texas

Introduction to Azle, Texas

Azle, Texas is 17 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. It is located in Tarrant county the population of the city is 9,600.

Azle History

James Azle Steward settled in 1846 and created the first recorded settlement in Azle. Other settlers later inhabited the land by the local streams. In 1881, the first post office was built. Initially the area was named O'Bar to honor the person responsible for obtaining postal service for the area. James Azle Steward later requested to have the area named Azle, when he donated land for a townsite. Electricity arrived in the late 1930s.

Azle and Nearby Attractions

  • Azle Historical Museum
  • Ash Creek Park
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Fort Worth Botanic Garden
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Things To Do In Azle

People may visit museums such as the Azle Historical Museum and the Amon Carter Museum. Several parks are nearby including Melanie Park, Shady Grove Park, and Ash Creek Park. Cross Timbers Golf Course offers opportunities to play golf. Fort Worth Zoo and Fort Worth Botanical Garden are also popular attractions. Jumpin' Jack Jamboree is a local event held in September.

Azle Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is near the city.

Azle Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Texas Christian University, Weatherford College, and Texas Wesleyan University.

High Points

Azle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Azle Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Azle Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Azle, TX

Comparing Azle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use26
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime44

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