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Benbrook.
About
Life in Benbrook
Benbrook is a community of 24,430 people in Texas. The median household income is $86,292, median rent runs about $1,566 per month, and median home values are around $296,400. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Benbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Benbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Benbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.7%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.3%
of households
Married Couples
46.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
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 12% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Benbrook
In Benbrook, rent runs 12% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,963
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $314,107 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Benbrook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tarrant County, which includes Benbrook, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Benbrook: Tarrant County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tarrant County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Benbrook is about 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Benbrook 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
Commute25 min avg
How Benbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Benbrook, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 71% 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 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Benbrook runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
191.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,510.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Benbrook 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 Benbrook, 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Benbrook is about 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 Benbrook, 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
Benbrook is about 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Benbrook has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
43
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 33°F | 2.15" |
| Feb | 63°F | 37°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 3.23" |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 4.54" |
| Jun | 93°F | 70°F | 3.52" |
| Jul | 97°F | 73°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.45" |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 3.40" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 69°F | 44°F | 2.71" |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 2.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Benbrook
Uninsured
14.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Benbrook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellbridge Healthcare Fort Worth
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Fort Worth
Mesa Springs
Psychiatric · 4.1 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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Benbrook
Benbrook's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Benbrook (within 15 miles)
Tarrant County College District
9.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 42,300 students · in-state tuition $1,998 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,883 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,026 students · in-state tuition $63,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $77,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Benbrook
Benbrook has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Benbrook
Benbrook Public Library
1065 Mercedes St, Benbrook
Cities Near Benbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Benbrook FAQ
Is Benbrook, Texas affordable?⌄
Benbrook's median rent is $1,566/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,292/year. Median home value is $296,400.
Is Benbrook, Texas safe?⌄
Benbrook's violent crime rate was 191 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 1511 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Benbrook, Texas?⌄
Tarrant County, which includes Benbrook, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Benbrook, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Benbrook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,566/month and median household income is $86,292/year. The median home value is $296,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Benbrook, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Benbrook is 25 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