Essentials
- City
- Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States
- Population
- 978,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 250-500 Mbps (AT&T Fiber and Spectrum widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- US Dollar ($). Local banks include Chase and Wells Fargo; digital banks like Chime are popular.
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink; Fort Worth Water Department meets all EPA standards.
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Prepaid SIMs available at CVS/Walgreens for ~$40/month.
- Banking for Expats
- Chase, Wise, and Revolut (Standard US checking accounts).
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Furnished Finder, and local apartment complexes like The Modern (7th St).
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay) are used almost everywhere.
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and Sonder (locations in University Park and West 7th).
- Budget Accommodation
- Motel 6 Ft Worth - Stockyards (~$70/night) or Airbnb rooms in Fairmount (~$60/night).
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Stockyards National Historic District for western heritage or Downtown/Sundance Square.
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Near Southside (Magnolia Ave) for walkability and local cafes, or West 7th for nightlife.
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Common Desk - West 7th ($250/mo for hot desk, 2833 Crockett St).
- Best Cafe for Work
- Craftwork Coffee Co. (Built-in coworking vibes, 4731 Camp Bowie Blvd).
- Networking Events
- Tech Fort Worth events and 1 Million Cups Fort Worth (Wednesdays at 9:00 AM).
- Social Events for Expats
- Meetup.com groups like 'Fort Worth Professional Networking' and 'Newcomers of Fort Worth'.
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber and Lyft are dominant and highly reliable.
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Fort Worth Bike Sharing (B-Cycle) ($10/day, stations throughout downtown and Trinity Trails).
- Best Beach Nearby
- Burger's Lake (Spring-fed lake with sandy beaches in FW) or Joe Pool Lake (30 mins away).
- Top Regional Airline
- American Eagle (Major hub at DFW Airport).
- Top International Airline
- American Airlines (Headquartered in Fort Worth) and Qatar Airways.
- Highway Access
- I-35W (North/South) and I-30 (East/West) intersect in the city center.
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Fort Worth Central Station (Access to Trinity Railway Express and Amtrak).
- Public Transport Passes
- Trinity Metro (GoPass App) - $5.00 for a Day Pass including bus and TEXRail.
- Regional Travel
- TEXRail to DFW Airport (~50 mins, $2.50) or TRE train to Dallas (~1 hour, $2.50-$5.00).
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (1301 Pennsylvania Ave).
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Indigo Yoga (2411 W 7th St) and SoulSpace Meditation.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Larry North Fitness (Sundance Square) and YMCA of Fort Worth.
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Room Fort Worth (Dry cleaning and wash/fold services, 3524 Blue Bonnet Cir).
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- DoorDash and UberEats have the widest local coverage.
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Texas BBQ brisket at Goldee's BBQ (Rated #1 in Texas) or Joe T. Garcia’s Enchiladas.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Spiral Diners & Bakery (1101 N Magnolia Ave) - 100% plant-based comfort food.
- Best Dessert Spots
- Melt Ice Creams (Magnolia Ave) and Stir Crazy Baked Goods.
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Trader Joe's (University Dr) and ALDI for budget groceries.
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Same-day delivery available) and Walmart.com.
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart and H-E-B (via Favor delivery).
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- West 7th District for clubs; Magnolia Avenue for chill bars/craft beer.
- Local Brewery
- Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. (701 Galveston Ave) and Martin House Brewing.
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Haus (1628 Park Place Ave) and Kent & Co. Wines.
- Street Food Stalls
- Clearfork Food Truck Park (1541 Merrimac Cir).
- Popular International Cuisine
- Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar (Japanese) and Istanbul Grill (Turkish).
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Fort Worth Stockyards (Daily cattle drive at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM).
- Museums & Art Venues
- Kimbell Art Museum (Free permanent collection) and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
- Historical Sites
- Texas Civil War Museum and the JFK Tribute in General Worth Square.
- Religious Sites
- St. Patrick Cathedral and First Christian Church (Fort Worth's oldest).
- Annual Events
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (January-February) and Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival (April).
- Cultural Districts
- Cultural District (Museum area) and the Near Southside Arts District.
- Theater Venues
- Bass Performance Hall (Known for its giant limestone angels).
- Local Markets
- Cowtown Farmers Market (Saturdays, 3821 Southwest Blvd).
- Music Scene
- Billy Bob's Texas (World's largest honky-tonk) and Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall.
- Street Art
- Inspiration Alley in the Foundry District (Murals by local artists).
- Cooking Classes
- The Cookery Fort Worth (710 S Main St) - ~$100 per class.
- Art Galleries
- Artspace 111 (111 Hampton St) and William Campbell Contemporary Art.
- Historic Buildings
- Tarrant County Courthouse (Renaissance Revival architecture).
- Local Heritage
- Cowboy culture and Western swing music tradition.
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (3,600+ acres of hiking and bison).
- National Parks Nearby
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area (approx. 2 hours north in Oklahoma).
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Trinity Trails (100+ miles of connected trails along the Trinity River).
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Sundance Square Plaza and the Overlook at the Botanical Garden.
- Birdwatching Locations
- Village Creek Drying Beds and the Fort Worth Botanical Garden.
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Various campsites at Lake Worth and designated fire pits at Airfield Falls.
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- FedEx Office Ship Center (Sundance Square) and UPS Store.
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple University Park Village and Computer CPR (Fort Worth).
- Table Tennis Spots
- Free Play Fort Worth (Arcade bar with table tennis, 1311 Lipscomb St).
- Language Classes
- Tarrant County College (ESL and Spanish courses).
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Fort Worth Public Library - Central (Quiet zones and free Wi-Fi).
- Community Centers
- Victory Forest Community Center (Fitness and classes).
- Gaming Lounges
- Cidercade Fort Worth (Family-friendly gaming until 8 PM, 21+ after).
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- WinStar World Casino (Thackerville, OK - 1 hour 15 mins drive north).
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $192,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $128,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $270,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $180,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $336,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $224,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% (Federal). Texas has no state corporate income tax, but a Franchise Tax of 0.375% - 0.75%.
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for TX residents (Federal 0%, 15%, or 20% applies).
- Tax System
- Citizens/Residents taxed on worldwide income; No state income tax in Texas.
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% (Federal only).
- VAT
- 8.25% (Sales Tax - combining state and local).
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strictly regulated under US Federal GILTI and Subpart F rules.
- Property Tax
- Yes, high local rates (approx. 2.1% - 2.5% of assessed value).
- Property Transaction Tax
- None (Texas does not have a state-level transfer tax).
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Texas is highly attractive due to 0% State Income Tax.