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Living in Benbrook
Benbrook is a city on the southwest edge of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, with an estimated 24,279 people in July 2025, per the Census Bureau. Benbrook Lake, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the early 1950s for flood control on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, is a big part of local life. Water and sewer come from the Benbrook Water Authority, which is separate from the city.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 24,279July 1, 2025 Census estimate, down from 24,537 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Schools
- Fort Worth ISDThe city lists Benbrook as part of Fort Worth ISD. Check an address with the FWISD School FinderSource
- Downtown Fort Worth
- About 20 minAbout 10 miles from Benbrook City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- DFW Airport
- About 50 minAbout 39 miles from Benbrook City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 2.07%2025 rates: city $0.555 plus Fort Worth ISD, county, hospital district, college and water district, before exemptions. Rates adopted for 2026 add up to about 2.10%Source
Neighborhoods
Brookside Established
Neighborhood in central Benbrook with its own homeowners association.
Fort Worth ISD Source
La Bandera Established
Built in three phases, each with its own homeowners association.
Fort Worth ISD Source
Mont Del Estates Established
Neighborhood on Benbrook's east side (ZIP 76132) with its own homeowners association and a neighborhood pond.
Fort Worth ISD Source
Rolling Hills Equestrian Estates Established
Neighborhood with its own homeowners association.
Fort Worth ISD Source
The Hills of Whitestone Established
A homeowners association community with professional management.
Fort Worth ISD Source
Neighborhoods are from the City of Benbrook's homeowners association directory. Confirm schools for any address with the FWISD School Finder.
Schools
Fort Worth ISD: All of Benbrook, per the city FWISD School Finder
Fort Worth ISD campuses the city lists for Benbrook Source
High schoolsBenbrook Middle-High School (grades 6 to 12)
Western Hills High School
Western Hills High School
Middle schoolsBenbrook Middle-High School (grades 6 to 12)
Leadership Academy at Leonard
Leadership Academy at Leonard
Elementary schoolsBenbrook Elementary
Waverly Park Elementary
Westpark Elementary
Waverly Park Elementary
Westpark Elementary
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City of Benbrook | $0.5550 per $100 | Source |
| Fort Worth ISD | $1.0291 per $100 | Source |
| Tarrant County | $0.1862 per $100 | Source |
| Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) | $0.1650 per $100 | Source |
| Tarrant County College | $0.11228 per $100 | Source |
| Tarrant Regional Water District | $0.0265 per $100 | Source |
| Typical 2025 total, before exemptions | About 2.07% |
2025 rates per $100 of value as listed by the City of Benbrook (total $2.07408). Benbrook's adopted 2026 rate is $0.576304, and the adopted 2026 rates add up to about $2.098 (about 2.10%) per the Tarrant Appraisal District. Benbrook offers a 1% homestead exemption and a $30,000 over-65 exemption.
The basics
TrashRepublic Services picks up trash and recycling on Wednesdays. Best Trash takes over on January 1, 2027, with new pickup days. Trash and recycling
WaterBenbrook Water Authority, 1121 Mercedes St, 817-249-1250. Sign up online or in person. Start water service
PowerOncor delivers the power. Texas is deregulated, so you pick a retail electric provider. Power to Choose
GasAtmos Energy, 1-888-286-6700. City utilities page
VotingTarrant County Elections, 2700 Premier St, Fort Worth, 817-831-8683. Register to vote
LibraryBenbrook Public Library, 1065 Mercedes St, 817-249-6632. Benbrook Public Library
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Benbrook, Texas?
24,279. July 1, 2025 Census estimate, down from 24,537 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Benbrook in?
Fort Worth ISD: All of Benbrook, per the city
How far is Benbrook from Fort Worth?
About 20 min to downtown Fort Worth, about 10 miles from Benbrook City Hall, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Benbrook, Texas?
About About 2.07% per $100 of taxable value, typical 2025 total, before exemptions, adding up City of Benbrook, Fort Worth ISD, Tarrant County, Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network), Tarrant County College, Tarrant Regional Water District. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Benbrook?
Brookside, La Bandera, Mont Del Estates, Rolling Hills Equestrian Estates, The Hills of Whitestone.
When is trash pickup in Benbrook?
Republic Services picks up trash and recycling on Wednesdays. Best Trash takes over on January 1, 2027, with new pickup days.
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