The Town FilesHaltom City, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 46,073 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,800
- Household income
- $59,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 35.7
Haltom City is a city of 46,073 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $218,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 95% of Texas towns, hipper than 89% of Texas towns.
How Haltom City 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 Haltom City is worth $218,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $59,057, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,415 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haltom City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,415 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,057 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Haltom City
| People | Haltom City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Haltom City
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.5°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haltom City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 2002 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 113 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 408 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 1989.
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 Haltom City itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Haltom City
13 public schools with 9,284 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALTOM H S | 9-12 | 2,755 | 16.2 |
| HALTOM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 932 | 15.8 |
| WEST BIRDVILLE EL | PK-5 | 688 | 15.0 |
| CHENEY HILLS EL | PK-5 | 684 | 14.9 |
| O H STOWE EL | PK-5 | 675 | 16.9 |
| IDEA ACHIEVE ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 634 | 21.1 |
| DAVID E SMITH EL | PK-5 | 618 | 14.4 |
| BIRDVILLE EL | PK-5 | 479 | 14.1 |
| NORTH OAKS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 468 | 11.7 |
| IDEA ACHIEVE COLLEGE PREPARATORY (charter) | 6-10 | 465 | 15.0 |
| JOHN D SPICER EL | PK-5 | 404 | 14.4 |
| BONNIE BRAE | PK-5 | 346 | 13.8 |
Towns near Haltom City
- Richland Hills, TX2.6 mi · 8,621 people · home $248,100
- Watauga, TX3.9 mi · 23,650 people · home $250,500
- North Richland Hills, TX4.2 mi · 69,917 people · home $360,700
- Fort Worth, TX5.1 mi · 918,915 people · home $303,000
- Hurst, TX5.4 mi · 40,413 people · home $315,200
- Saginaw, TX6.4 mi · 23,890 people · home $298,500
- Sansom Park, TX7.7 mi · 5,454 people · home $158,200
- River Oaks, TX7.9 mi · 7,646 people · home $223,800
Haltom City questions
Is Haltom City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haltom City scores better for retirees than 5% of Texas towns and quieter than 5%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Haltom City?
The median owner-occupied home in Haltom City is valued at $218,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,057, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,415 a month.
What is the weather like in Haltom City?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Haltom City get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haltom City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 2002. 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)