Living in Azle, Texas
Azle
The gateway to Eagle Mountain Lake, with acreage all around it.
What it's like
The short version
Azle sits on State Highway 199 about 17 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, in the far corner of Tarrant County with a piece in Parker County. Eagle Mountain Lake lies just east of town, West Main Street holds the older core, and acreage tracts spread across the surrounding countryside.
What's for sale
Homes sold at a median near $314,000 in August 2026. Acreage homes and tracts run from about 1 acre to 81 acres.
What it does well
Strong here
- Lake days●●●
Shady Grove Park gives the city a free two-lane ramp on Eagle Mountain Lake. - Land and acreage●●●
Acreage homes and tracts run from about 1 acre up to 81 acres. - Quiet, small-town pace●●○
About 15,000 people live here, around a small, close-knit Main Street. - A real downtown●●○
West Main Street holds locally owned restaurants, Central Park and the Azle Historical Museum. - Parks and trails●●○
City parks include Central, Shady Grove, Ash Creek, Melanie and Dusk. - Golf●●○
Cross Timbers is an 18-hole, par 72 course. - New construction●●○
New construction shows up on acre-plus lots, including Rocky Top Ranch and Gatlin Ranch. - Established neighborhoods●●○
Settlement dates to 1846, and the town took the name Azle in 1883.
The honest part
What to know first
- Downtown Fort Worth is about 17 miles away.
- The combined rate runs about 2.17 per $100 before any water district charge.
Not its strength: walkable, transit options, vibrant, big-city energy, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, horses welcome, luxury homes.
Get outside
- Eagle Mountain Lake
Boating, fishing, sailing and water sports. - Shady Grove Park
A 31-acre lakeside city park with a free two-lane boat ramp, tennis courts and softball fields. - Central Park
Walking trail, amphitheater, sport courts and a splash pad on West Main Street. - Ash Creek Park
Disc golf, open fields, soccer, basketball and a playground. - Cross Timbers Golf Course
An 18-hole, par 72 hill-country course.
Eat and drink
- On The Patio
Southern-style menu and a covered patio at 111 W Main St. - Red's Burger House
Burgers at 117 W Main St. - Villa Del Sol Mexican Restaurant
Mexican food at 1303 Northwest Pkwy. - Italiano's Capriccio
Italian restaurant with a full bar at 1004 Boyd Rd.
Shop and errands
- State Highway 199 shopping centers
Wellington Oaks, Hornet's Plaza and Azle 730 Center.
On the calendar
- Music in the Park
Free concerts on Fridays in May and June at Central Park, with food trucks.
Taxes
2025 combined rate per $100 with Azle ISD in Tarrant County: city 0.624692, Azle ISD 1.085000, Tarrant County 0.186200, JPS Health Network 0.165000, Tarrant County College 0.112280. Homestead not applied. Tarrant Regional Water District not included.
Part of Azle extends into Parker County, where Parker County taxing units apply instead of the Tarrant County ones, so confirm on the parcel record. Tarrant Regional Water District at 0.026500 brings the total to 2.199672 where it applies. Some Azle-address acreage falls in Springtown ISD.
School facts
- Azle ISD: TEA rating C, 2024-25
Take it with you
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Sources
- 2025 NCTCOG Population Estimates
- Redfin: Azle Housing Market
- Tarrant County Truth in Taxation Summary
- Wikipedia: Azle, Texas
- Texas Tribune Schools Explorer: Azle ISD
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Eagle Mountain Lake access
- Independence Title: Discover Azle
- Livability: Azle, TX
- Homes.com: Azle acreage
- City of Azle: Site Map
- Apartments.com: Azle local guide
- Wikipedia: Trinity Metro