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Azle.
About
Life in Azle
The median home sits around $287,000 with over 70% of residents owning their homes, and median household income of $68,514 keeps things comfortable without the strain you'd feel in the city proper. The job market is steady with unemployment at 3.9%, and while the city itself isn't a major employment hub, proximity to Fort Worth means most people work there and come home to a quieter, more affordable base. The community here skews toward families and established households—about 35% of homes have kids, the median age is 39, and over half of all households are married couples, which shapes the local culture toward schools, neighborhoods, and weekend routines that feel genuinely grounded.
Azle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
+15.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Azle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Azle, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.7%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
57.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Azle
Rent and home values here are close to the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,438
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,998 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Azle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tarrant County, which includes Azle, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Azle: Tarrant County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tarrant County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Azle is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Azle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute30.7 min avg
How Azle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Azle, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Azle runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,479.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Azle Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Azle, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Azle is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Azle, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Azle is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Azle has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
2.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 2.48" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.35" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.42" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.16" |
| Jul | 97°F | 75°F | 2.22" |
| Aug | 97°F | 74°F | 2.42" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 4.23" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 2.86" |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Azle
Azle has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center
Psychiatric · 12.8 mi away · Fort Worth
Medical City Alliance
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Fort Worth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Azle
Azle's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Azle
Azle has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Azle
Azle Memorial Library
333 W Main St, Azle
Cities Near Azle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Azle FAQ
Is Azle, Texas affordable?⌄
Azle's median rent is $1,333/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $68,514/year. Median home value is $287,100.
Is Azle, Texas safe?⌄
Azle's violent crime rate was 187 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1479 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Azle, Texas?⌄
Tarrant County, which includes Azle, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Azle, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Azle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,333/month and median household income is $68,514/year. The median home value is $287,100. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Azle, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Azle is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from