Parker County vs Tarrant County
Side-by-side: pop, median home price, property tax, commute, STAAR-A schools. Why families move west from Fort Worth.
Parker County vs Tarrant County
Side-by-side: pop, median home price, property tax, commute, STAAR-A schools. Why families move west from Fort Worth.
| Metric | Parker | Tarrant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,000 | 2.1M |
| Median home | $385k | $340k |
| Property tax / $100 | $1.96 | $2.46 |
| Median commute (Fort Worth) | 32 min | 24 min |
| STAAR-A rated schools | 62% | 41% |
Updated 2026-05-18
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