The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81071 sells for about $300,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 81071 — Sheridan Lake
The Crowley housing market is currently in a transition phase, characterized by a balanced supply-demand dynamic and moderate price softening. While inventory levels have increased, the area remains attractive to family buyers due to its relative affordability compared to the broader DFW metroplex.
This area is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban affordability within reach of Fort Worth. It offers a balance of newer housing stock and established community amenities.
Median prices moved down 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76036, Tarrant County TX
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area remain generally low and stable, consistent with suburban Tarrant County trends. The area is considered safer than the nearby urban core of Fort Worth.
Schools serving the area are part of the Crowley Independent School District, which maintains a moderate accountability rating and is currently focused on managing rapid enrollment growth.
The area faces standard North Texas risks, primarily related to severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional high winds. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying developments.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Fort Worth employment hub and significant residential expansion. Major infrastructure projects include ongoing road improvements to accommodate increased commuter traffic.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily commute via the Chisholm Trail Parkway and I-35W, providing direct access to downtown Fort Worth and the broader DFW metroplex employment centers.
The area features several community parks, local sports fields, and proximity to Bicentennial Park. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along the FM 1187 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from families seeking suburban housing. Short-term rental presence is minimal compared to long-term residential leasing.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader DFW labor market, with significant employment in logistics, healthcare, and education. Proximity to Fort Worth provides access to major corporate headquarters and industrial hubs.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with the Chisholm Trail Parkway serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion and supporting commercial retail growth along major thoroughfares.
The Tarrant Appraisal District conducts annual market value assessments for all residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Crowley ISD taxes and Tarrant County municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with walking trails and playgrounds.
Public facility offering fitness equipment, classes, and indoor sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.