Hurst, TX, located in the Mid-Cities region between Fort Worth and Dallas, has a population of roughly 37,337. The city is about 25 miles west of Dallas and about 11 miles northeast of Fort Worth. The cost of living index in Hurst is slightly lower than the national average and a little higher than the state average, which helps make it an affordable area to live in. Median household income levels in Hurst are roughly $53,488, while the income per capita is $28,413. The top employers in the city include Bell Helicopter Textron, North East Mall, Tarrant County College and Wal-Mart. Home prices in Hurst are roughly $139,600 on average, compared to $131,400 for Texas and $175,500 for the U.S.

Hurst provides residents with convenient ways to reach Dallas and Fort Worth while also offering all the charms of a smaller town. The city also has great schools and a good selection of amenities for residents to enjoy. Those who live in Hurst can go to several community events that are held throughout the year, such as the Family Campfire Cookout, Concert in the Park, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Kids All-American Fishing Derby. The city also looks for volunteers to help Hurst maintain its beautiful appearance. Hurst has a community-wide wellness program as well that encourages all residents to stay in shape by eating right and exercising. Residents can sign up for fitness classes, such as belly dancing, hip hop dance, aerobics, yoga or spinning, at Hurst Recreation Center.

Visiting Hurst

Hurst offers several attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy. Those who appreciate seeing live theatrical performances can catch a show or two at Artisan Center Theater, which puts on shows that are family-friendly.

Visitors who are interested in learning about the historical roots of Hurst can make plans to see the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, which runs between the Fort Worth Stockyards and Grapevine. Guests can ride on a steam locomotive that dates back to 1896 and features Victorian-style coaches or a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive.

For thrill-seekers who want something exciting and a bit daring to do, Hurst offers iFLY, an indoor skydiving facility. Visitors can experience the thrill of skydiving in a safe indoor environment. Those who enjoy tactical games can test their skills at Battlefield Frontlines, an indoor tactical battlefield that features laser tag missions.

Visitors who want to get outdoors and take in some fresh air can head to one of Hurst’s golf courses, such as Fossil Creek or Iron Horse. Fossil Creek is a championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, while Iron Horse features a championship course designed by Dick Phelps. Hurst also has a number of parks for visitors to check out, including Hurst Community Park and Mayfair Park. Visitors can find playgrounds, grills, picnic areas, walking trails and more at the city’s parks.

Hurst offers a wide range of dining and shopping options for visitors. Dining establishments in the city include chain restaurants and locally owned restaurants that have Asian cuisine, pizza, Italian, Mexican and more. Hurst is also home to the North East Mall, which has more than 140 stores and a movie theater, as well as additional dining options.