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Hurst, TX


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Hurst, Texas

Introduction to Hurst, Texas

Hurst, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 3 miles E of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 7 miles NW of Arlington, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Hurst contains a population of approximately 36,273.

Hurst History

The area presently known as Hurst was founded by, and named after, William Letchworth Hurst. The Rock Island Railroad first entered the city in 1903. It is one of the Mid-Cities that lie between Fort Worth and Dallas.

Hurst and nearby Attractions

  • NRH20 Waterpark
  • Arlington Museum of Art
  • Six Flags Over Texas
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Cedar Hill State Park
  • Dallas World Aquarium

Things To Do In Hurst

While staying in Hurst, you can spend your leisure hours at Chisholm Park, Wells Park, Bellaire Park, Hurst Hills Park, Echo-Hills Park, Mayfair Park, Red Bud Park, Smith Barfield Park, and Tesco Park. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, National Museum of Communications, Farmers Branch Historical Park, and Amon Carter Museum are also worth visiting. You can also enjoy shopping at North East Mall.

Hurst Transportation

International flights can be availed from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Hurst Higher Education

The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Hurst Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hurst Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Hurst Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Hurst College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Hurst People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hurst, TX

Comparing Hurst 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 Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents62
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime11

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