Let’s put this into perspective: The study ranked 850+ cities, meaning Fort Worth is in the top 25%. It also measured many factors, so to better understand the placement, we looked at the areas where Fort Worth excelled, and where there’s room for improvement.
Fort Worth’s high marks
One of Fort Worth’s best metrics was its cost of living. The city’s median housing cost was $297,803 — which is $70,000+ below the national average. Rent is also below the national average, with the median monthly rent being $1,199.
Fort Worth’s job market is also slightly better than average, with an unemployment rate that’s 0.01% lower than the rest of the nation.
Everyday Improv with David Wilk | 6-7:30 p.m. | Stage West | $20 | Improve your improv and boost your communication by learning from one of the founders of the Four Day Weekend comedy troupe.
Youth Fountain | 7 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth | $20+ | This emo and pop punk band rocks the stage with a heavy dose of early 2000s nostalgia.
“Cats” | Tuesday, June 3-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Casa Mañana Theatre | $49+ | The Jellicles gather in Fort Worth to decide which one of their feline friends will get a magical rebirth in the classic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Wednesday, June 4
Literacy Days | 10-11:45 a.m. | Log Cabin Village | Free | Show your Fort Worth library card to step back in time for free and learn about life in the 1800s with stories, songs, and activities.
Gino Vannelli | 7:30 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, Arlington | $48+ | “People Gotta Move” if they want to see this 1970s + 1980s hitmaker live.
Thursday, June 5
Brady Matthews | 8-9:45 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $20 | The highly energetic comedian + actor brings fast-paced laughs with even faster humor.
Friday, June 6
Water Lantern Festival | Friday, June 6-Saturday, June 7 | 6-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | $31+ | Create memories and sentimental moments with a water lantern at this reflective event with live music + food vendors.
Fort Worth’s City Plan Commission is holding a public hearing to receive feedback on the Eastside Transportation Plan draft on Wednesday, June 11 at 9 a.m. Written feedback can also be submitted before the meeting and the plan will be considered for adoption later this month.
Opening
Here’s the scoop — the Rendon Creamery is getting ready to debut on Rendon Road this Saturday, June 6. The spot is more than an ice cream shop, it aims to be a neighborhood hangout and will be open daily to serve coffee, pastries, wine, and beer. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
List
You can’t think of Fort Worth without places like Riscky’s BBQ + Paris Coffee Shop. Those long-standing spots were featured on Eater Dallas’ list of “Fort Worth’s Best Classic Restaurants” — the publication’s roundup of over a dozen local spots that seared their way into local history. (Eater Dallas)
Concert
A new season is coming and music is in the air. Tickets are on sale for the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth’s 2025-2026 season. The eight-show series features a “Subtle Connections Across the World” theme and will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Feel Good
Lifelong Fort Worthian Sonya Stenzler had a colorful 90th birthday in Meadows West Park. To observe the day, Stenzler visited her memorial bench with her family — a gift she received last year. When she arrived, she was greeted by 200 hand-painted rocks, a community effort and loving birthday gesture.
Watch
Is a trip to Starship Bagel worth a drive to Dallas? Guy Fieri thinks so; the celebrity foodie visited the restaurant to film for an episode of his show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” WFAA’s Paul Livengood has the details on Fieri’s visit and when the episode will air.
Sports
Marcus Semien kicked off June with a strong performance that helped the Rangers win their first game of the month. Dig deeper into the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Post of the Day
This porcupette has nearly doubled in size since being born. | Photo via Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed an adorable, but prickly, new addition. A prehensile-tailed porcupine was born to parents Piper and Quilliam on Saturday, May 17.
The porcupette was born with soft, red hair. These strands begin hardening after birth and the zoo estimates the quills will be fully developed in a few weeks.
A DNA test is needed to determine if the unnamed baby is male or female, but the zoo teased a gender reveal in the coming weeks.
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I am so excited for June to be here because it brings so many fun events + the start of summer — but I’m also getting ready to sweat. Forecasts indicate this month will heat up, with temps averaging in the high 90s by the time July rolls around.
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