Handley, Fort Worth

Updated · 10,355 residents

Handley is a historic Fort Worth community characterized by a blend of quiet, low-density suburban streets and pockets of industrial activity. While it offers a serene, rural-leaning atmosphere with high acoustic comfort, residents are largely car-dependent due to the limited concentration of local businesses.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyModerate WalkabilityStandard Suburban LandscapeGood for Dog WalkingSemi-Rural FeelMixed Suburban EnergyQuiet and CalmPoor Air QualityNo Heavy IndustryLower Insurance AccessLargely LiberalDiverse Age GroupsUncertain Flood Risk
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About Handley

Established in 1876 with the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway, Handley developed as a bustling railroad town named after Confederate Major James Madison Handley. The community flourished in the early 20th century following the 1902 introduction of the Northern Texas Traction Company's electric interurban streetcar line, which linked Fort Worth and Dallas. Handley became a popular regional destination thanks to the Lake Erie Trolley Park, a resort featuring a dance hall, roller rink, and pier. Though annexed by Fort Worth in 1946, the neighborhood retains its distinct identity. Its historic commercial core along East Lancaster Avenue, featuring early 20th-century storefronts and the 1928 Handley Masonic Lodge (now the Handley Cultural Center), is preserved within the Central Handley Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The neighborhood functions as a primarily residential area that balances suburban living with significant open green space. It maintains a distinct identity separate from the broader Fort Worth urban core, featuring a mix of quiet, low-density blocks and light industrial zones. According to iHuus data, the area benefits from high acoustic comfort, providing a peaceful environment despite its proximity to major transit corridors.

This area is best suited for those who prioritize a quiet, spacious environment over high walkability or immediate access to a dense commercial district. While the landscape is serene, residents should anticipate a car-dependent lifestyle, as most daily amenities require travel outside the immediate vicinity. Families should also note that local schools, served by the Fort Worth and Arlington districts, currently face operational and academic challenges that may influence educational planning.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Standard suburban spacing provides some buffer between neighbors, offering slightly more separation than the Fort Worth average. Most properties feature backyard fencing and consistent spacing between homes.

Ranked #30 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Sidewalks are available on certain streets but are often obscured by mature tree canopy. Pedestrian connectivity is lower than the Fort Worth average, though safe crossings are present near residential areas and school campuses.

Ranked #158 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6.4 out of 10

Residential streets feature uniform tract housing with modest yards and limited private amenities. This level of visual variety is consistent with the average across Fort Worth.

Ranked #129 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6.7 out of 10

Large public parks and connected green corridors provide ample space for pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of shaded paths and low traffic density is slightly above the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #125 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 7.2 out of 10

Open land and woodland areas are frequent throughout this neighborhood, providing a slightly more rural character than the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, the landscape transitions from dense suburban layouts to patches of scattered homes and industrial utility zones.

Ranked #61 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 5.5 out of 10

A blend of quiet, low-density residential blocks and more active social hubs creates a vibe that is more lively than the Fort Worth average. While certain pockets feature steady amenities and local eateries, much of the area remains calm and car-dependent.

Ranked #58 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 6.4 out of 10

Acoustic levels are notably lower than the Fort Worth average, consisting mostly of infrequent trains and distant vehicle traffic. According to iHuus data, this provides a more peaceful environment for residents than most parts of the city.

Ranked #15 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 2.4 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. This area experiences lower air quality than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #155 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 9.4 out of 10

Residential life here is free from large warehouses, industrial facilities, or hazard sites, representing a much cleaner profile than the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, the area consists primarily of residential and light commercial uses without visible heavy industrial activity.

Ranked #82 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 4.5 out of 10

Health insurance coverage among residents is lower than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #168 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 8.7 out of 10

Political leanings in Handley skew significantly more liberal than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #58 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.6 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and seniors. This age distribution is largely in line with the broader Fort Worth area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #98 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 3.8 out of 10

Flood risk levels in this area are comparable to the Fort Worth average, though official FEMA studies for this specific neighborhood remain incomplete. According to iHuus data, the lack of a detailed flood study means certain areas may have undetermined risk levels.

Ranked #120 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 6.4 out of 10
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
Score: 6 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
Score: 6.4 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 6.7 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
Score: 5.5 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 4.5 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 2.4 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 9.4 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 3.8 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 8.7 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 4.6 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Handley

Arlington Independent School District
Grades K–1274 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
5/10
Butler ElElementary
10/10
Duff ElElementary
10/10
Martin H SHigh
10/10
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyElementary
10/10
Kooken Ed CtrPrekindergarten
10/10
Ousley J HMiddle
10/10
Beckham ElElementary
10/10
Arlington Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Arlington College And Career H SHigh
10/10
Ditto ElElementary
8/10
Gunn J HMiddle
8/10
Shackelford J HMiddle
8/10
Bryant ElElementary
8/10
Wood ElElementary
8/10
Moore ElElementary
8/10
Foster ElElementary
8/10
Hill ElElementary
8/10
Sherrod ElElementary
8/10
Young J HMiddle
8/10
Fitzgerald ElElementary
8/10
Venture Alter H SHigh
8/10
Pearcy Stem AcademyElementary
8/10
Seguin H SHigh
8/10
Wimbish World Language AcademyElementary
8/10
Remynse ElElementary
8/10
Amos ElElementary
8/10
Arlington H SHigh
8/10
Ashworth ElElementary
8/10
West ElElementary
8/10
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyElementary
8/10
Bowie H SHigh
8/10
Bailey J HMiddle
6/10
Nichols J HMiddle
6/10
Goodman ElElementary
6/10
Lamar H SHigh
6/10
Swift ElElementary
6/10
Little ElElementary
6/10
Barnett J HMiddle
6/10
Boles J HMiddle
6/10
Bebensee ElElementary
6/10
Larson ElElementary
6/10
Mcnutt ElElementary
6/10
Peach ElElementary
6/10
Hale ElElementary
6/10
Burgin ElElementary
6/10
Adams ElElementary
6/10
Farrell ElElementary
6/10
Atherton ElElementary
6/10
Crow Leadership AcademyElementary
6/10
Berry ElElementary
4/10
Key ElElementary
4/10
Pope ElElementary
4/10
Rankin ElElementary
4/10
Williams ElElementary
4/10
Webb ElElementary
4/10
Workman J HMiddle
4/10
Dunn ElElementary
4/10
Sam Houston H SHigh
4/10
Johns ElElementary
4/10
Morton ElElementary
4/10
South Davis ElElementary
4/10
Miller ElElementary
4/10
Crouch ElElementary
4/10
Patrick ElElementary
4/10
Speer ElElementary
2/10
Carter J HMiddle
2/10
Short ElElementary
2/10
Thornton ElElementary
2/10
Starrett ElElementary
2/10
Ellis ElElementary
2/10
Anderson ElElementary
2/10
Blanton ElElementary
2/10
Turning Point Secondary SchoolHigh
Not rated
Tarrant Co J J A E PMiddle
Not rated
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Handley a walkable neighborhood?
Handley is largely car-dependent. While many streets are quiet and feature green space, there are few businesses or restaurants within walking distance, necessitating vehicle use for daily errands.
How is the noise level in Handley?
The neighborhood offers high acoustic comfort. Data indicates an average noise level of 53 decibels, which is quieter than the Fort Worth city average.
What school districts serve Handley?
The neighborhood is served by both the Fort Worth Independent School District and the Arlington Independent School District. Both districts are currently navigating significant operational and academic challenges.