Fort Worth, TX vs The Villages, FL: where should you move?
Fort Worth: DFW jobs + no state income tax; hot summers, high property tax. The Villages: Purpose-built retirement; love it or flee it.
Dimension
Fort Worth
The Villages
Median home price
$367K
$389K
Effective property tax
1.68%
0.86%
Tax friendliness
9/10
10/10
Winter mildness
8/10
9/10
Summer comfort
5/10
3/10
Walkability
5/10
3/10
Outdoor access
5/10
5/10
Culture & food
7/10
4/10
Healthcare
10/10
7/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
6/10
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
8/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
10/10
Pick Fort Worth if your priorities lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Walkability, Culture & food. Pick The Villages if they lean: Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Safety. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.