Why Live in Glen Garden
Glen Garden in Fort Worth is a neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes, with some bi-level and Colonial-inspired structures. The homes, primarily built with brick and vinyl siding, range from modest ranchers to new constructions with attached garages and fenced-in yards. The streets, both winding and gridded, provide ample space for street parking, although some areas lack sidewalks and bike lanes. Oak trees are a common sight, often towering over the homes. Fairfax Park and Shackleford Park are popular green spaces, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking paths. Mansfield Highway on the southern edge of the neighborhood hosts various retailers and dining options, including Don Pancho Tortilleria Y Taqueria and Watani Grill, known for their authentic Mexican and Afghan cuisine, respectively. Grocery shopping is convenient with nearby Los Portales Meat Market and Funky Town Food Market, while larger stores like WinCo Foods are a few miles away. Trinity Metro bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, mainly on Miller Avenue, and major highways like 287 provide easy access to Downtown Fort Worth, 10 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average. Schools in the area include Glen Park Elementary, Forest Oak Middle School, and Oscar Dean Wyatt High School, with the high school noted for its sports, fine arts, and culinary arts programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Garden a good place to live?
Glen Garden is a good place to live. Glen Garden is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Glen Garden is a suburban neighborhood. Glen Garden has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.4 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $51,037 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 4.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Glen Garden are home owners, with 39.5% of residents renting and 60.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Glen Garden can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Glen Garden neighborhood guide.
Is Glen Garden, TX a safe neighborhood?
Glen Garden, TX is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Glen Garden?
The median home price in Glen Garden is $635,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $127,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $141K a year to afford the median home price in Glen Garden. The average household income in Glen Garden is $51K.
What are the best public schools in Glen Garden?
The best public schools that serve Glen Garden are:
What are the best private schools in Glen Garden?
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Home Trends in Glen Garden, TX
On average, homes in Glen Garden, Fort Worth sell after 153 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Garden, Fort Worth over the last 12 months is $537,500, up 189% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$537,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$460,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$537,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$562,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$459
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$635,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
189%