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Keller, Texas

Introduction to Keller, Texas

Keller, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 7 miles N of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 15 miles N of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is in the Fort Worth - Arlington area. There are 27,345 residents in Keller.

Keller History

The city of Keller was first settled in the early 1850s. It was founded on July 19, 1881, a few months after the Texas and Pacific Railroad was extended north of Fort Worth. Originally, the area was known as Athol but in 1882 was renamed to Keller in honor of John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad. The city's first post office was built in 1886. It was officially incorporated on November 16, 1955.

Keller and nearby Attractions

  • Johnson Road Park
  • NRH20 Waterpark
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Six Flags Over Texas
  • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
  • Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art

Things To Do In Keller

Keller has more than 420 acres of parkland and open spaces including Bear Creek Park, Northeast Park, Bursey Ranch Park, Keller Sports Park, Johnson Road Park, Overton Ridge Park, Keller Veterans Memorial Park, and Willis Cove Nature Area. Hiking can be enjoyed at the Brentwood Trail, Meandering Trail, and Shady Grove Greenwalk. In addition, the city of Keller arranges a number of special events and festivals throughout the year.

Keller Transportation

International flights are available from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.

Keller Higher Education

Texas Christian University, Tarrant County College, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyKeller Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyKeller People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKeller Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Keller Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Keller College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Keller Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Keller Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Keller Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Keller, TX

Comparing Keller 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women49
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work16
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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