Living in Weatherford

Overview

About Weatherford

Weatherford is the county seat of Parker County, west of Fort Worth on Interstate 20, and is named for Thomas J. Weatherford, a 19th-century state senator. Its population was 30,854 at the 2020 census.

The Texas Legislature named Weatherford the "Peach Capital of Texas," and the Parker County Peach Festival is the city's best-known event. Weatherford is also known as the "cutting horse capital of the world," and the National Snaffle Bit Association is headquartered here. Weatherford College is one of the oldest colleges in Texas.

Who Weatherford suits

Weatherford suits buyers who want small-town character and a real downtown, horse and acreage properties, or newer subdivisions along I-20 with an easy commute east.

At a glance

Weatherford by the numbers

Figures are sourced below with their dates. Market values change; confirm current numbers with Jamie before making decisions.

Housing

Homes & neighborhoods

Choices range from historic homes near the courthouse square to newer subdivisions along I-20 and the surrounding countryside, where acreage, barns, private wells and septic systems are common. Several rural school districts surround the city, so Jamie confirms the district for each property.

Schools

Weatherford school districts

High school campus ratings

• Weatherford High School: B (86) in 2026

Ratings are Texas Education Agency A–F accountability ratings (overall score in parentheses), released August 2026. See campus details on TXschools.gov. School boundaries change and don't follow city limits; confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.

Market notes · as of September 2026

Weatherford home prices

Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Weatherford home at $396,379 as of September 2026, roughly flat 0.4% from a year earlier. The index is a smoothed, seasonally adjusted measure of mid-tier single-family homes and condos, not a sale price for any one house.

For comparison, Zillow's Fort Worth index was $292,949 in the same month.

More local numbers (September 2026)

• GFWAR/TRERC MLS, ZIP 76086 (central Weatherford): 29 closed sales, median sold price $298,000, 53 days on market, 3.6 months of inventory. Source: Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).
• GFWAR/TRERC MLS, ZIP 76088 (west Weatherford): 28 closed sales, median sold price $419,500, 85 days on market, 5.3 months of inventory. Source: Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).
• GFWAR/TRERC MLS, ZIP 76085 (north Weatherford / Peaster): 15 closed sales, median sold price $510,000, 72 days on market, 6.0 months of inventory. Source: Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).
• Realtor.com, ZIP 76085 (north Weatherford): median list price $583,725, 87 active listings, 81 median days on market, 37.4% of listings with a price cut. Source: Realtor.com Research ZIP inventory.

List prices (Realtor.com) and sold prices (MLS) measure different things and aren't directly comparable. Small markets can swing sharply month to month.

Values vary widely by street, lot size, age and condition, especially where acreage, waterfront or new construction is involved. Before you buy or list, ask Jamie for a free comparative market analysis built from current active, pending and sold listings in the NTREIS MLS.

Property taxes

Weatherford property tax rates

2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value, from the Texas Comptroller:

Example only: on a home appraised at the typical Weatherford value of $396,379, the combined rate works out to about $6,784 a year before exemptions. A homestead exemption lowers the school-tax portion (school districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, with an additional $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled, per the Texas Comptroller). Your actual bill depends on the appraised value, exemptions and any special districts.

Special districts (hospital, college, emergency services, MUD/PID and others) are not included and vary by property. Appraisal district: Parker County. This is general information, not tax advice.

Getting around

Commute & roads

I-20 runs along the south side of town with easy access to I-30 toward Fort Worth; US 180, SH 171 and FM 51 radiate out to Mineral Wells, Cleburne and Springtown.

• Downtown Fort Worth: about 38 minutes / 29 miles
• Graford: about 43 minutes

Drive times are routing estimates from OSRM without traffic; rush hour and highway construction can add significant time.

Outdoors

Lakes & recreation

Lake Weatherford sits just east of the city, Chandor Gardens offers formal gardens in the historic district, and Clark Gardens Botanical Park is a short drive west.

Things to do

Notable attractions near Weatherford

• GardensChandor Gardens

  Former estate of portrait artist Douglas Chandor, with Chinese-inspired and English formal gardens in the historic district.

• FestivalParker County Peach Festival

  Weatherford's signature summer festival celebrating the Peach Capital of Texas.

• Historic districtHistoric downtown & Parker County Courthouse

  Courthouse square with locally owned shops, antiques and dining.

• Botanical garden (nearby)Clark Gardens Botanical Park

  Botanical gardens between Weatherford and Mineral Wells.

• CollegeWeatherford College

  Community college with academic and workforce programs.

Everyday life

Shopping, dining & amenities

The historic Parker County Courthouse anchors a downtown of shops, antiques and restaurants. First Monday Trade Days and the summer Peach Festival bring crowds downtown, and retail and medical services are concentrated along I-20 and Santa Fe Drive.

Due diligence

Utilities, internet & flood checks

• Electricity: parts of this area are open to retail electric choice (compare plans at PowerToChoose.org), while many rural and some city areas are served by an electric cooperative or municipal utility with no choice. The provider depends on the exact address.
• Water & sewer: inside city limits, service usually comes from the city or a water supply corporation. Outside city limits, homes often rely on a water supply corporation or a private well plus an on-site septic system (OSSF). Ask for well and septic inspections before closing.
• Internet: options range from fiber and cable in town to fixed wireless and satellite in the country. Check any address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Flood risk: look up the property on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask your insurance agent about flood coverage, even outside a mapped flood zone.
• Groundwater: Parker County is in the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, which has well registration and permitting rules.

Map

Weatherford on the map

Use the layer button (top right of the map) to show TEA school district boundaries or FEMA flood hazard zones around Weatherford.

School district and flood layers are for general reference only. Verify districts with the TEA School District Locator or the district, and flood zones with the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and a survey or elevation certificate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Local FAQ

Weatherford questions

Sources

Where these facts come from

• Zillow Research, ZHVI by city (as of September 2026)
• Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center) (September 2026)
• Realtor.com Research ZIP inventory (September 2026)
• Texas Education Agency, 2026 Statewide Multi-Year Ratings and TXschools.gov
• Texas Comptroller, 2025 county, city and school district tax rates · Comptroller exemptions
• Appraisal district contacts (Comptroller county directory): Parker County
• Wikipedia: Weatherford (history; 2020 U.S. Census population)
• OSRM routing (drive-time estimates)
• Official site: Weatherford

This content is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and deadlines change. Confirm details with the appropriate agency, attorney, CPA or lender.