Keller, Texas
Keller is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 14 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 46,643.
Tarrant
County
46,643
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
18.4 sq mi
Land Area
14 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. · Keller on Wikipedia
Keller City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Keller.
Major roads: US Hwy 377
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Keller from our research
What we've verified about Keller, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1850s settlement once called Athol, renamed for a railroad foreman, grown into a top-schools suburb north of Fort Worth. Details →
- Dining
- 104 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Pizza & Italian · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 22 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 248 public schools within 12 miles, across 25 districts and charters, mainly Keller ISD, Birdville ISD and Northwest ISD. 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 (26 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (28 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (7 mi), Eagle Mountain Lake (15 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 30 licensed plumbers, 66 licensed HVAC contractors and 39 licensed electricians serve Keller. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Keller, Texas
Tarrant County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Keller in Tarrant County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Keller
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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