Emory Place, Fort Worth

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Emory Place is a quiet, low-density neighborhood in Fort Worth characterized by its rural feel and limited social activity. While the area offers high walkability and a peaceful acoustic environment, residents may experience concerns regarding local air quality and the stability of the nearby school district.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyLimited Sidewalk AccessSimple, Tidy StreetscapesLimited Pet AmenitiesSemi-rural feelSteady Mixed-Use RhythmHigh Noise LevelsPoor Air QualityMostly ResidentialLower Insurance CoverageStrongly LiberalDiverse Age GroupsHigh Flood Risk
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About Emory Place

Emory Place functions as a remote, low-density residential enclave that prioritizes quiet living over urban vibrancy. The neighborhood is defined by its significant open green spaces and a calm atmosphere, making it a distinct departure from the busier sections of Fort Worth. While it maintains a high degree of walkability, the area remains car-oriented for most daily needs, with local dining options like Nana's Kitchen serving as primary social hubs.

Prospective residents should weigh the benefits of a quiet, rural-leaning environment against specific livability trade-offs. According to iHuus data, the area faces challenges with air quality and a lower-than-average flood safety rating. Furthermore, the local school district is currently navigating significant financial and operational instability, which may impact families with school-aged children. This neighborhood is best suited for those seeking a secluded, low-key lifestyle who are comfortable with the inherent limitations of a small, quiet community.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing is varied with some buffer between neighbors, offering slightly more separation than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #30 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 5.1 out of 10

Quiet streets provide opportunities for walking, but a lack of sidewalks makes the area significantly less walkable than the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, navigating the neighborhood on foot requires extra caution due to the absence of pedestrian infrastructure.

Ranked #217 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6 out of 10

Standard tract housing with boxy rooflines and small, well-maintained yards defines the area. According to iHuus data, the visual character is slightly below the Fort Worth city average.

Ranked #144 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 4.6 out of 10

Access to public parks and wide green verges for walking pets is below the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, residents may find fewer dedicated outdoor spaces for dogs compared to other parts of the city.

Ranked #219 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 7.2 out of 10

Frequent open land and scattered homes amid woodland characterize this area. This setting provides a slightly more rural atmosphere than the average Fort Worth neighborhood, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #57 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 5 out of 10

Daily activity reflects a balanced mix of residential life and services, sitting slightly above the Fort Worth average. While some areas near major highways feature light industrial units and car-oriented dining, other pockets remain quiet with significant open space.

Ranked #86 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 2.3 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and heavy freeway traffic characterizes this area. This level of acoustic disturbance is notably higher than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #192 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality in Emory Place is noticeably worse than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #159 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 7.1 out of 10

Residential streets and open green spaces dominate the area, with only occasional light commercial presence. This neighborhood has slightly more industrial proximity than the Fort Worth average, though it remains largely free of significant industrial activity.

Ranked #172 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 4.9 out of 10

Health insurance access among residents is below the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #157 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 8.9 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominantly liberal leaning, which is notably higher than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #51 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.3 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and seniors. This age distribution is roughly in line with the typical profile found across Fort Worth.

Ranked #167 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 3.2 out of 10

Located within a recognized floodplain, this area faces a higher vulnerability to flooding than the Fort Worth average. Residents should prepare for the potential necessity of flood insurance according to iHuus data.

Ranked #134 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 5.1 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 2.3 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 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 4.6 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
Score: 7.2 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
Score: 5 out of 10
Score: 4.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 4.9 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: 7.1 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 3.2 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 8.9 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 4.3 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
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School Districts Serving Emory Place

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

School Insights for Emory Place

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory Place a walkable neighborhood?
Yes, it features high walkability scores compared to the city average, although it remains a car-oriented community due to its low density and rural character.
What is the noise level like in Emory Place?
The neighborhood offers a relatively peaceful acoustic environment with an average noise level of 54 decibels, which is primarily attributed to road traffic.
How are the schools in the Emory Place area?
The neighborhood is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is currently experiencing significant operational and financial challenges that may impact academic outcomes.