Tarrant County · North Texas · County seat: Fort Worth
Tarrant County, TX homes, land & communities
Fort Worth, Southlake, Keller and Mansfield — western heritage, strong suburbs and some of DFW’s most sought-after school districts.
- County seat
- Fort Worth
- Towns we serve
- 37
- Population
- 2,248,466Census estimate, July 2025
- Main routes
- I-20, I-30, I-35W, I-820
- Best for
- Suburban, Luxury, Western heritage
Living in Tarrant County
Is Tarrant County a good place to live?
Tarrant County, home to Fort Worth (“Where the West begins”) and about 2.25 million people, blends western heritage with some of DFW’s most sought-after suburbs, including Southlake, Colleyville, Keller and Mansfield.
It is headquarters to American Airlines and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and offers everything from historic Fort Worth neighborhoods to acreage on the county’s western and northern edges. Our Director of Mentorship, Brandi Sain, is based in West Fort Worth.
Why people move here
- Fort Worth culture, from the Stockyards to the Cultural District
- Strong suburban school districts in Keller, Carroll, Grapevine-Colleyville and Mansfield
- Major employers including American Airlines and Lockheed Martin
- Acreage and ranchettes toward Azle and Haslet
Towns & cities
Towns in Tarrant County
Open a community guide for schools, neighborhoods, taxes and commute times, or jump straight to homes for sale in any town.
Community guides
In-depth Tarrant County guides
Buying land
Buying land & acreage in Tarrant County
Outside city limits, county land is mostly unincorporated, so the rules come from the county, the deed and the utility providers rather than a city. That makes due diligence before you make an offer especially important.
Texas counties generally can’t zone land outside city limits, so deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain maps, septic permits and nearby cities’ ETJ subdivision rules decide what you can build.
- Survey and boundary lines
- Legal, recorded road access
- Water: city, water supply corporation or well
- Septic suitability (OSSF permit)
- FEMA floodplain
- Deed restrictions and HOA
- Mineral rights
- Ag or wildlife valuation
Rural electric: Mostly Oncor areas with retail choice; Tri-County Electric and CoServ co-ops on the edges.
Our land & acreage guideTaxes & schools
Property taxes & school districts
Your total property tax rate is the sum of the county, city (if inside city limits), school district and any special districts (MUD, PID, hospital or college district). The county rate itself is$0.1860 for tax year 2026, a slight cut from $0.1862 per $100 of value.
Look up any property’s value, exemptions and taxing units at the Tarrant Appraisal District.
School districts
Lakes & outdoors
- The Trinity River’s West and Clear forks
- Grapevine Lake and part of Joe Pool Lake
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 3,621 acres with a bison herd
For sale now
Homes & land for sale in Tarrant County
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tarrant County tax rate?
The county’s rate is $0.1860 per $100 for tax year 2026, a slight cut from $0.1862. City, school district and other rates are added on top.
Is Tarrant County growing?
Yes, more slowly than the suburban counties: about 0.8% in 2024–25, to 2,248,466 residents.
What towns are in Tarrant County, Texas?
Ten Twenty Realty serves the whole county, includingArlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Colleyville, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Euless, Everman, Flower Mound, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Mansfield, Newark, North Richland Hills, Pantego, Pelican Bay, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Southlake, Trophy Club, Watauga, Westlake, Westover Hills, Westworth Village and White Settlement. Some towns straddle the county line, so we confirm the county, school district and tax rate for every address.
What is the county seat of Tarrant County?
Fort Worth is the county seat. The courthouse, appraisal district and most county offices are there.
Can I buy land or acreage in Tarrant County?
Yes. Acreage is available on the edges of most towns here. Before you buy, we check the survey, legal access, water, septic, floodplain, deed restrictions and ag valuation. See our land & acreage guide.
Which Ten Twenty agents serve Tarrant County?
Brandi Sain works the county regularly, and every inquiry is answered by a local agent, usually within the hour during business hours.
Neighboring counties we serve