Brentwood-Oak Hills, Fort Worth

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Brentwood-Oak Hills is a dense suburban community in Fort Worth characterized by its active social scene and proximity to major transit corridors. While the area offers convenient access to local dining and retail, residents experience significant noise from nearby road traffic and limited walkability.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyQuiet but LimitedStandard Suburban AestheticDecent Green SpaceSemi-Rural CharacterActive Suburban VibeHigh Noise LevelsPoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialLower Insurance CoverageStrongly LiberalDiverse Age RangeModerate Flood Risk
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About Brentwood-Oak Hills

This neighborhood functions as a car-dependent suburban enclave defined by its location near busy highways. The area features a mix of residential clusters and commercial hubs, providing residents with immediate access to various dining options and essential retail services. While the community maintains a lively atmosphere with high levels of social engagement, the environment is heavily influenced by its proximity to major transit infrastructure, which contributes to elevated noise levels and lower air quality ratings. According to data, the neighborhood offers a distinct suburban lifestyle that prioritizes convenience over pedestrian-friendly design.

Prospective residents should consider that while the area benefits from strong flood safety protections and high rates of health insurance coverage, it is not a quiet or highly walkable setting. Local schools within the Fort Worth Independent School District are currently navigating significant operational and financial challenges, which may be a factor for families to consider. The neighborhood is best suited for individuals who prioritize proximity to commercial amenities and a high-energy environment over a tranquil, pedestrian-oriented lifestyle.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing is slightly higher than the Fort Worth average, featuring a mix of suburban separation between houses and more concentrated apartment layouts. According to iHuus data, neighbors are separated by moderate buffers, though density varies depending on the specific street.

Ranked #30 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 6.2 out of 10

Low-traffic residential streets provide a peaceful environment for walking, though the lack of continuous sidewalks and the presence of a major highway nearby make the area less walkable than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #175 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6.3 out of 10

Typical suburban housing and apartment complexes define the area, featuring modest yards and consistent architectural styles. This visual character is roughly in line with the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #135 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Internal residential green belts and wide grassy highway buffers provide safe areas for walking pets, though the neighborhood lacks major dedicated parks. This level of accessibility is roughly in line with the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #137 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Frequent open land and scattered homes amid woodland provide a more tranquil setting than the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, the area features a mix of residential clusters and significant road infrastructure.

Ranked #116 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 6.6 out of 10

Local dining and social hubs provide a steady rhythm of activity that is notably higher than the Fort Worth average. While the area features a concentration of dining and civic services, much of the social life is car-dependent due to the suburban layout.

Ranked #14 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 1.7 out of 10

Frequent acoustic disturbances from nearby freeway and railroad corridors characterize this area. According to iHuus data, the level of ambient noise is significantly higher than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #213 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose significant risks to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the pollution levels in this area are notably worse than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #159 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 9.1 out of 10

Industrial presence is minimal in this area, providing a cleaner environment than most parts of Fort Worth. While some utility structures and retail parking exist near the highway, the neighborhood remains almost entirely free of warehouses or hazardous facilities according to iHuus data.

Ranked #100 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 5 out of 10

Health insurance enrollment among residents is moderate, though it lags slightly behind the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #155 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 9 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a notably more liberal political leaning than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #45 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and seniors. This demographic spread is slightly more varied than the average found across Fort Worth, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #36 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Residual flood risk exists within parts of the area, though the safety level remains significantly higher than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #39 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 6.2 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 1.7 out of 10
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 5 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
Score: 6.3 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
Score: 6.6 out of 10
Score: 4.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 5 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 2 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 9.1 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 9 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 5 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
Score: not available
Score: not available
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School Quality
Score: not available
Score: not available

School Districts Serving Brentwood-Oak Hills

Fort Worth Independent School District
Grades K–12137 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
3/10
Benbrook ElElementary
10/10
South Hi Mount ElElementary
10/10
Westpark ElElementary
10/10
Alice D ContrerasElementary
10/10
Riverside Applied Lrn CtrElementary
10/10
De Zavala ElElementary
10/10
Christene C Moss ElElementary
10/10
Tanglewood ElElementary
10/10
Marine Creek Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Im Terrell Academy For Stem And VpaHigh
10/10
Overton Park ElElementary
10/10
Young Men's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
World Languages InstituteHigh
10/10
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Rolling Hills ElElementary
10/10
Texas Academy Of BiomedicalHigh
10/10
Young Women's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
Glen Park ElElementary
8/10
Maude I Logan ElElementary
8/10
Luella Merrett ElElementary
8/10
Meadowbrook ElElementary
8/10
Mitchell Boulevard ElElementary
8/10
North Hi Mount ElElementary
8/10
Oakhurst ElElementary
8/10
Paschal H SHigh
8/10
M L Phillips ElElementary
8/10
Trimble Technical H SHigh
8/10
Versia Williams ElElementary
8/10
Washington Heights ElElementary
8/10
Waverly Park ElElementary
8/10
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn CtrElementary
8/10
Applied Learning AcadMiddle
8/10
Mclean 6Th GradeMiddle
8/10
Lowery RoadElementary
8/10
Cesar Chavez PriElementary
8/10
Lily B Clayton ElElementary
8/10
Richard J Wilson ElElementary
8/10
Westcliff ElElementary
8/10
Worth Heights ElElementary
8/10
Success H SHigh
8/10
Daggett MontessoriElementary
8/10
Mcrae ElElementary
8/10
Dolores Huerta ElElementary
8/10
Benbrook Middle/High SchoolHigh
8/10
John T White ElElementary
8/10
Carter Park ElElementary
6/10
Carter-Riverside H SHigh
6/10
Manuel Jara ElElementary
6/10
Como ElElementary
6/10
Daggett ElElementary
6/10
Diamond Hill-Jarvis H SHigh
6/10
Forest Oak MiddleMiddle
6/10
Hubbard ElElementary
6/10
Natha Howell ElElementary
6/10
O D Wyatt H SHigh
6/10
Rosemont MiddleMiddle
6/10
Sam Rosen ElElementary
6/10
David K Sellars ElElementary
6/10
South Hills ElElementary
6/10
J T Stevens ElElementary
6/10
Sunrise - Mcmillan ElElementary
6/10
Bonnie BraeElementary
6/10
Seminary Hills Park ElElementary
6/10
Woodway ElElementary
6/10
Arlington Heights H SHigh
6/10
Burton Hill ElElementary
6/10
Elder MiddleMiddle
6/10
Greenbriar ElElementary
6/10
Mclean MiddleMiddle
6/10
Meacham MiddleMiddle
6/10
Morningside ElElementary
6/10
Charles Nash ElElementary
6/10
North Side H SHigh
6/10
Oaklawn ElElementary
6/10
A M Pate ElElementary
6/10
Carroll Peak ElElementary
6/10
Polytechnic H SHigh
6/10
Ridglea Hills ElElementary
6/10
Sagamore Hill ElElementary
6/10
Bruce Shulkey ElElementary
6/10
Southwest H SHigh
6/10
Springdale ElElementary
6/10
Stripling MiddleMiddle
6/10
Kirkpatrick MiddleMiddle
6/10
Bill J Elliott ElElementary
6/10
Pk Satellite CentersPrekindergarten
6/10
George Clarke ElElementary
4/10
Daggett MiddleMiddle
4/10
S S Dillow ElElementary
4/10
Dunbar H SHigh
4/10
Eastern Hills H SHigh
4/10
Van Zandt-Guinn ElElementary
4/10
Helbing ElElementary
4/10
Atwood Mcdonald ElElementary
4/10
Meadowbrook MiddleMiddle
4/10
Moore M H ElElementary
4/10
Maudrie Walton ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills H SHigh
4/10
Int'l Newcomer AcadMiddle
4/10
Western Hills PriElementary
4/10
Boulevard HeightsOther
4/10
Diamond Hill ElElementary
4/10
J Martin Jacquet MiddleMiddle
4/10
East Handley ElElementary
4/10
Harlean Beal ElElementary
4/10
Kirkpatrick ElElementary
4/10
Monnig MiddleMiddle
4/10
Riverside MiddleMiddle
4/10
W J Turner ElElementary
4/10
Westcreek ElElementary
4/10
South Hills H SHigh
4/10
Jean Mcclung MiddleMiddle
4/10
Hazel Harvey Peace ElElementary
4/10
William James MiddleMiddle
2/10
Leonard MiddleMiddle
2/10
Morningside MiddleMiddle
2/10
West Handley ElElementary
2/10
T A Sims ElElementary
2/10
Edward Briscoe ElElementary
2/10
Rufino Mendoza Sr ElElementary
2/10
Eastern Hills ElElementary
2/10
W M Green ElElementary
2/10
Wedgwood MiddleMiddle
2/10
Clifford Davis ElElementary
2/10
Detent CtrHigh
Not rated
Jo Kelly Sp EdOther
Not rated
Assessment CtrOther
Not rated
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed ProgramSecondary
Not rated
Fw Rgnl Program For DeafElementary
Not rated
Metro OpportunityHigh
Not rated
Insights Learning CenterElementary
Not rated
Tarrant Youth RecoverySecondary
Not rated
Transition CtrHigh
Not rated
Women's HavenOther
Not rated
Children's Medical CtrOther
Not rated
Bridge AssocHigh
Not rated

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood-Oak Hills a walkable neighborhood?
No, the area is primarily car-dependent. Most daily errands require a vehicle, as the neighborhood design prioritizes road access and commercial parking lots over pedestrian infrastructure.
How is the noise level in Brentwood-Oak Hills?
The neighborhood experiences significant noise levels, primarily due to its proximity to major highways. Residents should expect consistent road traffic sounds throughout the day.
What are the schools like in this part of Fort Worth?
Schools in this area are part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which currently faces systemic challenges including budget deficits and enrollment declines. Families are encouraged to research specific campus performance before moving.
Is the neighborhood prone to flooding?
Brentwood-Oak Hills has strong flood safety ratings compared to the city average, providing residents with a relatively secure environment regarding water-related risks.

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