Our strong business-climate, central U.S. location, and robust talent pipeline, combined with our vibrant and dynamic culture, make Fort Worth a destination of choice for people and companies looking to expand, relocate, or start a business.
Fort Worth and Texas offer a low-cost, business friendly environment with superior access. Our central U.S. location, featuring DFW International Airport, major highways, and rail puts key markets within easy reach.
Fort Worth consistently ranks among the nation’s fastest-growing areas, which provides a strong talent pipeline for new and existing employers to recruit the talent they need.
Known for our vibrant cultural scene, authentic western heritage, and friendly people, Fort Worth is recognized as one of the best places to live in Texas by Livability.
Fort Worth and Texas provide a strong business-friendly environment, featuring a healthy job market with lower labor and real estate costs compared to other major U.S. markets — making Fort Worth an attractive place to expand, relocate, or start a business.
Moody’s Analytics ranks Fort Worth’s cost of doing business 3% lower than the national average when it comes to tax burden, labor, rent, and energy costs. U.S.=100
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Fort Worth consistently ranks among the nation’s fastest-growing areas, which provides a strong talent pipeline for new and existing employers to recruit the talent they need now and in the future.
U.S. Census (2022)
Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing cities offering a lower cost of living than other large U.S. metro areas. Known for our vibrant cultural scene, authentic western heritage, and friendly people, Fort Worth is recognized as one of the best places to live in Texas by Livability.
Located just outside of downtown is the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas, which offers one of the largest centers for botanical exploration and discovery in the United States.
Fort Worth’s thriving food scene features a diverse, exciting menu of options, from everyday favorites for every palette to two 2023 James Beard semi-finalists: Don Artemio, a fine dining Mexican restaurant nominated for Best New Restaurant, and Goldee’s BBQ, which received a nomination for Best Chef for three of its five pitmasters—and so much more.
The heart of Fort Worth Western heritage can be found at the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. One of the most popular attractions in Texas, the Stockyards feature historic buildings, original brick walkways, twice-daily cattle drives, and recently restored Mule Alley featuring the rustic-luxe Hotel Drover.
Shoppers can enjoy the full range of retail options in Fort Worth—ranging from local shops and boutiques along Camp Bowie, to family favorites in University Park Village, to internationally-renowned luxury options at Clearfork. And don’t forget about handcrafted cowboy boots, hats, and clothing.
Nationally recognized as a top zoo in the United States, the Fort Worth Zoo is home to nearly 7,000 animals that attract approximately one million visitors annually.
Fort Worth nightlife can be found all around town—new developments, like West 7th and the Foundry District, complement redeveloped areas, like Magnolia, the Stockyards, and Near Southside.
Located in Sundance Square, Bass Performance Hall is Fort Worth’s premier venue for national touring artists and Broadway productions, including the permanent home of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and the Cliburn.
The National Juneteenth Museum is scheduled to open in 2025 on Fort Worth’s Southside. The museum will be the center for education, awareness, and celebration of June 19, 1865.
Ranked as North America’s top (#1) grossing venue for its size by Billboard, Dickies Arena opened in 2019 as a state-of-the-art venue for events of all kinds, including concerts, sports, community events, and the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
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Located on the south end of downtown Fort Worth, the 5.4-acre Fort Worth Water Gardens were designed by noted New York architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee and were dedicated to the City of Fort Worth by the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
