South Poly, Fort Worth

Updated · 2,356 residents

South Poly is a dense, residential neighborhood in Fort Worth characterized by a traditional grid street layout and modest, closely spaced single-family homes. According to iHuus data, the area offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere with limited public green space and significant challenges regarding acoustic comfort and flood risk.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyLimited Sidewalk AccessSimple, Dense HousingLimited Dog AccessSuburban MixModerate Local ActivityHigh Noise LevelsModerate Air QualityNo Industrial PresenceLow Insurance AccessStrongly LiberalDiverse Age GroupsHigh Flood Risk
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About South Poly

South Poly functions as a primarily residential and institutional enclave within Fort Worth. The neighborhood features a dense suburban grid of small, boxy homes situated on narrow lots. While the area lacks significant industrial hazards, it maintains a quiet character defined by local institutions like the Freshly Anointed Baptist Church. The streetscape is consistent with traditional suburban development, prioritizing residential space over commercial or recreational amenities.

Prospective residents should note that the area presents several livability trade-offs. The neighborhood faces notable challenges with acoustic comfort and a lack of public park space, which may impact pet owners and those seeking outdoor recreation. Furthermore, the local school system, served by the Fort Worth Independent School District, is currently experiencing significant operational instability. Given the high flood risk and limited health insurance coverage observed in the area, the neighborhood is best suited for those prioritizing proximity to institutional hubs and a quiet residential setting over modern luxury amenities or extensive walkability.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 5.5 out of 10

Residential structures feature narrow side yards with limited spacing between neighbors. According to iHuus data, this level of density is roughly in line with the average for Fort Worth.

Ranked #146 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 6 out of 10

Quiet streets allow for walking, but many segments lack sidewalks or dedicated safety buffers. This level of walkability is lower than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #184 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 4.3 out of 10

Housing in this area consists of modest, high-density homes with simple rooflines and minimal yard space. This visual landscape is less varied than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #218 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 4.8 out of 10

Narrow parkways and a lack of public green space make pet outings more difficult here than in most of Fort Worth. While some areas benefit from a large wooded park, the neighborhood generally lacks the wide verges or direct park access found elsewhere in the city.

Ranked #212 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Residential pockets feature a mix of single-family homes and institutional buildings within a dense suburban grid. This landscape is slightly less open than the typical Fort Worth area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #116 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 5.1 out of 10

Diverse local dining and community spots create a lively atmosphere that is slightly more active than the Fort Worth average. While some pockets offer vibrant social hubs, much of the area remains quiet and suburban, often requiring a car to reach various amenities.

Ranked #82 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 2.1 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and heavy freeway traffic characterizes the area. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort is significantly lower than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #201 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 4 out of 10

Air quality levels fluctuate between acceptable and unhealthy, presenting occasional concerns for sensitive groups. This neighborhood performs slightly better than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #24 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 8.9 out of 10

Residential life remains undisturbed by heavy industry, as the area lacks warehouses or hazardous facilities. This absence of industrial activity is even more pronounced here than in the broader Fort Worth area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #109 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 2.9 out of 10

Health insurance coverage among residents is notably lower than the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, a small portion of the local population possesses medical coverage.

Ranked #197 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 9.9 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators show a distinctly liberal leaning, which is significantly more pronounced than the average for Fort Worth. According to iHuus data, this neighborhood maintains a much more progressive political profile than the city as a whole.

Ranked #7 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.4 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and older populations. According to iHuus data, this age distribution is largely consistent with the broader Fort Worth area.

Ranked #154 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 0.6 out of 10

Significant flood hazards exist in this area, presenting a much higher risk level than the Fort Worth average. Residents should prepare for potential property impacts and elevated insurance premiums according to iHuus data.

Ranked #213 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 2.1 out of 10
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
Score: 5.5 out of 10
Score: 5 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
Score: 4.3 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 4.8 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: 5.1 out of 10
Score: 4.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 2.9 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 4 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 8.9 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 0.6 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 9.9 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 4.4 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 South Poly

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 South Poly a walkable neighborhood?
The neighborhood features a grid layout with sidewalks, but many segments are narrow or lack safety buffers. While it is navigable on foot, the overall walkability is moderate compared to other parts of Fort Worth.
What is the housing style in South Poly?
Homes in this area are typically modest, boxy structures built on small lots. They are positioned close together with narrow gaps between buildings, reflecting a dense suburban development pattern.
Are there parks or green spaces in South Poly?
The neighborhood has limited public green space and parks. Residents primarily rely on private yards, though the narrow parkways and lack of public recreational areas can make the space less ideal for dog owners.
How are the schools in South Poly?
The area is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District, which currently faces significant budget deficits and operational challenges. Local schools, such as T A Sims Elementary, reflect the broader district's struggle with performance and stability.

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