Hurst, Texas
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 4% for school quality
Hurst is a mid-size city in Texas with about 40,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websiteci.hurst.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.9 in2.7 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$262k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.46%better than 27% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.06%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.0 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.8better than 75% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality31.0better than 4% of US places
Violent Crime1201/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Crime2357/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population40,05397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.136th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.1%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)25.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 56% of US places
Walkability9.9/20better than 86% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.5%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby72.65better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hurst an affordable place to live?
- Hurst is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hurst?
- The median home value in Hurst is $262k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hurst?
- Median household income in Hurst is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hurst?
- Median gross rent in Hurst is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hurst safe?
- Hurst is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1201/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 2357/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hurst?
- Hurst averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hurst?
- Public-school quality in Hurst is below average, scoring better than 4% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hurst?
- The average one-way commute in Hurst is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)