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Haltom City, TX


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Haltom City, Texas

Introduction to Haltom City, Texas

Haltom City, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 3 miles SW of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 5 miles NE of Fort Worth, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Haltom City contains a population of approximately 39,018.

Haltom City History

Haltom City was officially incorporated in July, 1949. It extended its boundaries by gradually attaching to Garden of Eden, Oak Knoll, East Ridge, and Meadow Oaks over the following years. In 1955, it annexed unincorporated areas of Birdville. In October 1955, the city voted for a Home Rule Charter that would have a mayor, city manager, and council form of government.

Haltom City and nearby Attractions

  • Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
  • Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
  • Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Gateway Park
  • Diamond Oaks Country Club

Things To Do In Haltom City

Halton City has eight parks. The amenities offered at these parks include playground equipment, picnic spots, sports fields, walking trails, and much more. The Recreation Center has facilities for basketball, billiards, and football. In addition, there are gyms and a well equipped fitness room that has treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, Tuff Stuff weight machines, and Precor cardio equipment. The Recreation Center also offers a variety of classes and organizes many special events throughout the year.

Haltom City Transportation

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is nearby.

Haltom City Higher Education

Texas Christian University, Tarrant County College, and Texas Wesleyan University offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Haltom City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Haltom City, TX

Comparing Haltom City 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men59
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime22

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