Haltom City, Texas
Haltom City is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 6 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 45,786.
Tarrant
County
45,786
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
12.3 sq mi
Land Area
6 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Haltom City on Wikipedia
Haltom City City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Haltom City.
Major roads: I-820 · NE Loop 820 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 183 · State Hwy 26 · State Spur 474 · US Hwy 377
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Haltom City from our research
What we've verified about Haltom City, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A farming junction on the Cotton Belt line that grew along a new highway and took the name of rancher-jeweler G.W. Haltom. Details →
- Dining
- 93 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 14 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 407 public schools within 12 miles, across 37 districts and charters, mainly Birdville ISD, Fort Worth ISD and International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas). Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (22 mi), Lake Mineral Wells Trailway - Weatherford TH (32 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (36 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Arlington (9 mi), Lake Worth (11 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 11 licensed plumbers, 39 licensed HVAC contractors and 33 licensed electricians serve Haltom City. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Haltom City, Texas
Tarrant County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Haltom City in Tarrant County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Haltom City
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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