Texas HEBISD Bell HS front, 2007
Hurst’s story
117 years in pictures
Census counts: 10,165 in 1960, 40,413 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1931 on.
- 1909Hurst is settled
HurstTX
A town of 38,974, settled in 1909.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Smarty9108 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
38,974
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$333K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
16,713
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#228 of 640 in TX
Is Hurst a good place to live?
Hurst grades C+ overall, 228th among Texas's 640 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. On the other side, its crime rate is higher than 75% of U.S. towns, with 68 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $72K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $333K for a typical one and 3.7 times the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Hurst’s midsummer high is 96°F, against 95°F in Texas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Chisolm Park, at 54 acres with 1.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Hurst stand out
Where Hurst beats most towns.
How Hurst grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Hurst is from typical.
SafetyCOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →HealthSaint Camillus Medical Center 0.6 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 48% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 5% conserved landB+Open →History2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life2.3 library visits per resident; 3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market34 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.8; 35% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 86 attractions →AT&T Stadium and 79 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hurst. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
9 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
8 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw Stadium
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaTexas StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hurst: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hurst, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Hurst water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offMinnis Drive Transfer Station, 5 miOpenStreetMap
SchoolsHurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School DistrictBirdville Independent School District2 districts serve Hurst; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTarrant County Early Voting ClerkTarrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes76053, 7605476053 70% · 76054 30%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hurst.
Hurst has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, trades workers with Fort Worth and other neighbors and has seen reported crime fall by a fifth or more.
OutdoorsB+
Open space protected for good: 5.1% of Hurst
Count the trails in 17 parks and preserves and they come to 5.9 miles. For Hurst, the trail network density is 0.6 miles per square mile.
#142for trails in TX
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
5.1%
conserved · 327 of 6,359 acres
5.9 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hurst Community Park | 2.2 mi | 45 |
| 2. Chisolm Park | 1.9 mi | 54 |
| 3. Rickel Park | 0.7 mi | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Hurst’s public schools outperform 70% of Texas districts
The public schools here belong to Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. Three of its 11 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. The 6 public schools in Hurst teach 3,251 students between them.
70%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 672 | B− |
| Bell H SLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 2,411 | B− |
| Grapevine-Colleyville Collegiate Academy at TCC NeTop results in townGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 358 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
SafetyC
For safety, Hurst earns a C
Reported crimes fell from 1,071 to 771 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The level of property crime for Hurst comes to 17.9 per 1,000 residents. The violent crime rate for Hurst comes to 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
25%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 17.9 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hurst1.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hurst17.9
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
25th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
27th
percentile among TX towns
68
violent crimes reported in 2025
703
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Hurst has mild winters and hot summers
The Dallas Ft Worth Ap weather station, 10 miles away, records that about 106 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 95.9°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 35.8°.
Hurst’s January low is 36°F. About 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–59°
Spring55–76°
Summer74–95°
Fall57–78°
Nov 24
typical first frost
Mar 8
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Few of Hurst’s working residents work in town
Hurst has about as many jobs (16,713) as working residents, but only 677 people both live and work here.
For half of commuters, work is under 12 miles away. Jobs in Hurst grew by 2,331 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 16,713. Just 4% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. The top destinations are Fort Worth (18%), Dallas (12%) and Irving (7%).
4%work in town
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 14% | 9.6% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hurst4%
Fort Worth18%
Dallas12%
Irving7%
Grapevine6%
12 mi
median commute distance
16,713
jobs based in Hurst
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 65% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Hurst is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Just over one in ten adults smoke cigarettes in Hurst. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Hurst is ahead of Texas on 9 and behind on 2. In Hurst, 32% of adults have obesity, and 13% report frequent physical distress.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 74% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
9 better20 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Hurst | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8% | 6.1% |
Saint Camillus Medical Center
0.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
69th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C
For cost of living, Hurst earns a C
The midpoint rent in Hurst is $1,358 a month. Homes locally are typically worth about $333,000, up 1.2% in a year, 12% above the Texas typical home. In Hurst, 58% of households own their home.
$333KZillow home value
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,358 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hurst$333K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
34
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
36
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Older than Texas overall
Texas has just over a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 35%. People 65 and older are 18% of residents (13% statewide). Hurst has lost 3.6% of its people since 2020, down to 38,974 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
37.8median age · TX 35.6
| Hurst | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 23% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 26% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 18% |
HurstTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school24%
Some college25%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 92 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.9 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 38.0, men 37.3.
| Hurst | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.6% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.6% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.2% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.1% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Hurst, with inland flooding at the top
Hurst has had 88 paid flood insurance claims since 1981. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 52% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 45% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 22% to tornadoes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Hurst after 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2021.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
88
paid flood claims since 1981
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hurst
20pages on Hurst
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 70% of TX districts · 11 schoolsSafetyC1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 9 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$333K typical home · up 1.2% in a yearWork & commuteB+$72K median household income · 16,713 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 48% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Hurst
Messenger CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bedford1.5 mi$11,620 tuitionThe University of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity or college · Public · Arlington8.4 mi$11,950 in-state tuitionTarrant County College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Fort Worth10.6 mi$1,863 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Hurst residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
About Hurst
City in Texas, United States
Hurst is a city in the U.S. state of Texas located in the densely populated portion of northeastern Tarrant County and is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is considered a Dallas and Fort Worth suburb and is part of the Mid-Cities region. It is 13 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 40,413. The city of Hurst is surrounded by other communities including Bedford, Euless, Fort Worth, Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, and Colleyville. Hurst's education system is sponsored and served by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, while other school districts Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and …
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 554 ft
- ZIP code
- 76053, 76054
Hurst’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Hurst.
ColleyvilleNorth Richland HillsBedfordEulessFort WorthRichland HillsHurst
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst | #228 | C+ | C | C | B+ | B |
| Colleyville | #2 | A+ | D | A | A | A+ |
| North Richland Hills | #247 | C+ | D | C | B− | B+ |
| Bedford | #176 | B− | D | C+ | A− | A− |
| Euless | #201 | B− | D | C | A | B+ |
| Fort Worth | #554 | D | C− | D | D | C+ |
| Richland Hills | #356 | C− | C | C− | B− | C+ |
Questions about Hurst
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hurst, TX a good place to live?
Hurst grades C+ overall, better than 44% of U.S. towns and #228 of 640 in Texas. It grades B for health, C for safety and B+ for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a C.
Is Hurst, TX expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Hurst, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Barry Foster and Kyle Bartsch.