# Living in Haslet, TX: Realust Score 82

> Source: Realust (realust.com), data as of October 2026. Cite: https://realust.com/city/haslet/

URL: https://realust.com/city/haslet/
County: Denton
Realust Score: 82/100 (B+, Very Good), tied for #26 of 84. Base 82 + price-tier bonus 0.
Category scores: Prosperity 96, Schools 79, Safety 94, Lifestyle 50, Market 75, Affordability 97, Commute 59, Growth 79
Median home price: $385K
Population: 3,280
Market momentum: Growing (home prices -2.7% over 1 year, +7.4% over 5 years)

Haslet is a fast-growing, strategically located small city with a mix of newer subdivisions and rural acreage, good access to major highways and north-Fort Worth employment hubs, and practical appeal for buyers who want more space and lower entry prices than nearby suburbs while accepting ongoing development, some traffic from logistics growth, and mostly car-dependent life. Haslet blends newer single-family neighborhoods, occasional estate lots and light-agriculture parcels with expanding industrial and logistics parks on its edges; residents enjoy relatively affordable home prices for the area, easy access to I-35W, SH 114 and Alliance corridors for commuting, and a quieter, semi-rural small-town feel compared with denser suburbs. Retail and medical options are growing but many errands but many errands still require short drives to Saginaw, Roanoke or North Fort Worth; public transit is minimal and commute times can spike near freight/industrial zones. Buyers should confirm school assignments (several nearby districts may serve different addresses), check for noise, truck traffic and future zoning near industrial areas, verify utility connections or MUD obligations for outlying lots, review any HOA/CC&R terms in newer subdivisions, evaluate floodplain/drainage on larger parcels, and test commutes during peak hours to ensure lifestyle fit and long term resale value.

Strengths:
- Lower entry prices (for now) than many nearby Trophy Club, Southlake, or Keller markets.
- Space & variety of housing options — From country estates and large lots to newer subdivisions with community amenities.
- Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, and Denton are all work destinations with easy highway access.

Trade-offs:
- Rapid development has strained rural roads; local transportation infrastructure hasn’t fully kept pace with growth.
- Few restaurants, entertainment venues, or major retail corridors within Haslet, with many residents driving to Alliance Town Center or neighboring cities.
- Average commute to major job centers can be ~30+ minutes depending on traffic and destination.

Data:
- Demographics / Population: Total Population 3,280; People per sq mile 357; 5-Year Growth +101.7%
- Demographics / Mobility & Migration: Moved Last Year 11.7%; Same Home 1+ Year 88.3%; From Out of State 2.8%; From Different County 4.2%
- Demographics / Age Distribution: Under 18 23.4%; 25-34 7.5%; 35-44 16.2%; 65+ 18.9%; Median Age 42.0 years
- Demographics / Households: Avg Household Size 3.1; Family Households 82.7%; Homeownership Rate 94.3%; With Kids 40.4%; Married 74.5%; Single Parent 4.5%; Living Alone 11.0%; Seniors Alone 7.3%
- Demographics / Education Level: High School+ 96.8%; Bachelor's+ 43.0%; Graduate Degree 15.6%
- Demographics / Connectivity & Remote Work: Broadband Access 98.8%; Have Computer 98.8%; Work From Home 23.7%
- Real Estate / Home Prices: Per Sq Ft $204; Starter Home $409,590; Median Price $384,748; Premium Home $869,990
- Real Estate / Home Price Trends: 1-Year Change -2.7%; 5-Year Change +7.4%
- Real Estate / Rent Trends: 1-Year Change +0.3%
- Real Estate / Market Health: Active Listings 218; Median Days on Market 88; Under Contract 34.7%; Price Reduced 19.5%; Sale-to-List Ratio 97.1%
- Real Estate / Market Insights: Cheaper to Buy $149/mo; Seller's market 1.9 mo; Rental Yield 7.1%; Income to Buy 2.3x; vs Region Avg -9%
- Real Estate / Fit Scores: Remote Work Fit 92; Family Fit 59; Investment 100
- Real Estate / Typical Home: Sq Ft 2,902; Beds 4.2; Baths 3.4; Lot Sq Ft 26,167; Year Built 2023; Garage 2.3-car
- Real Estate / Property Mix: Single Family 100%; Townhome 0%; Condo 0%
- Real Estate / Common Features: Pool 1%; Garage 99.5%; Single Story 38.5%; Fireplace 11.5%; Central Air 10.5%
- Real Estate / Costs & Ownership: Est. Monthly Payment $2,131; Median Rent $2,280; Avg HOA Fee $64/mo; Have HOA 9.5%
- Real Estate / Investment Indicators: Rental Vacancy 0.3%; New Construction 89%; Per Bedroom $129,961
- Lifestyle / Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles): Restaurants 60+; Parks 41; Gyms 34; Grocery 1; Coffee 41; Bars 19; Theaters 1; Daycares 60+; Hospitals 11; Pharmacies 18; Dentists 60+; Libraries 2; Dog Parks 60+; Museums 1
- Lifestyle / Getting Around: Walk Score 7; Bike Score 27
- Lifestyle / Seasonal Temperatures (high / low): January 56° / 39°; April 74° / 55°; July 94° / 77°; October 77° / 58°
- Lifestyle / Annual Conditions: Sunny Days/Year 218; Rainy Days/Year 147; Annual Rainfall 53.3"
- Crime & Safety / Safety Overview: Violent crime (per 1,000) 0.48; Property crime (per 1,000) 2.46
- Crime & Safety / Violent Crime (per 100,000): Murder 1.88
- Job Market / Income: Median Household $169,046; Average Household $216,018; Per Capita $70,782
- Job Market / Employment: Unemployment Rate 0.5%; Job Growth (1 yr) +16.7%; Poverty Rate 2.1%
- Job Market / Income Distribution: $150k+ 57.3%; $100k-$150k 22.4%; $75k-$100k 9.0%; $50k-$75k 6.3%; $25k-$50k 2.5%; Under $25k 2.4%
- Education / School District: Primary district Northwest ISD; District Grade A-; State Ranking Top 27%
- Education / Schools: Elementary 23; Middle 7; High School 5
- Education / Middle Schools: Leo Adams Middle B (85); Cw Worthington Middle B (80)
- Education / Academic Info: Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
- Education / College Readiness (Class of 2023): Took SAT/ACT 96%; College Ready 22.3%; TSI Ready 35.9%
- Transportation / Mobility Scores: Walk Score 7; Bike Score 27
- Transportation / Commute: Avg Minutes 29; Drive Alone 69.4%; Carpool 5.9%; Work from Home 23.7%
- Transportation / Distance To: Downtown Dallas 40.8 mi; DFW Airport 22 mi; Love Field 37.5 mi
- Transportation / EV Charging: Public Stations 10; DC Fast Ports 9; Level 2 Ports 20
- Cost of Living / Cost Index (100 = National Average): Overall 101; Housing 113; Utilities 97; Groceries 100; Transportation 102; Healthcare 100
- Cost of Living / Monthly Utilities: Electric $142; Water $52; Gas $44; Internet $72
- Cost of Living / Everyday Costs: Monthly Groceries (Family of 4) $823; Gas Price (per gallon) $2.82
- Cost of Living / Taxes: Sales Tax Rate 8.3%; Property Tax Rate 2.2%

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