The Town FilesDalworthington Gardens, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 2,293 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $557,700
- Household income
- $138,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 52.2
Dalworthington Gardens is a city of 2,293 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $557,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 85% of Texas towns.
How Dalworthington Gardens ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dalworthington Gardens is worth $557,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $138,594, which is more affordable than 16% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,042 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dalworthington Gardens | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $557,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,042 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $138,594 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Dalworthington Gardens
| People | Dalworthington Gardens | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Dalworthington Gardens
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 36.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalworthington Gardens since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 28, 2000 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 24, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 260 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on June 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Tarrant County since 1996
Tarrant County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Tarrant County
Tarrant County had 1,010,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Dalworthington Gardens itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Towns near Dalworthington Gardens
- Pantego, TX2.0 mi · 2,568 people · home $363,300
- Arlington, TX2.0 mi · 394,266 people · home $304,700
- Kennedale, TX4.6 mi · 8,517 people · home $380,100
- Forest Hill, TX6.7 mi · 13,955 people · home $187,400
- Grand Prairie, TX7.8 mi · 196,100 people · home $295,500
- Mansfield, TX8.3 mi · 72,602 people · home $410,700
- Everman, TX8.5 mi · 6,154 people · home $177,700
- Rendon, TX8.8 mi · 13,533 people · home $362,600
Dalworthington Gardens questions
Is Dalworthington Gardens, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dalworthington Gardens scores better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns and quieter than 43%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.2).
How much does a house cost in Dalworthington Gardens?
The median owner-occupied home in Dalworthington Gardens is valued at $557,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,594, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $2,042 a month.
What is the weather like in Dalworthington Gardens?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Dalworthington Gardens get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalworthington Gardens since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 28, 2000. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)