Watch Them Grow
These Fort Worth
suburbs are on track for
jaw-dropping growth
by 2030
By Lindsey
Wilson
1.20.16 | 11:50 am
Decatur is looking at 85 percent growth in the next 15
years. Photo courtesy of Trulia
We know people are flocking to
Fort Worth, but they're starting to flock to the outskirts as well.
By 2030, 10 of Fort Worth's suburbs are predicted to grow at least 50 percent
in population, with four topping 100-percent growth.
LawnStarter.com has the report
from Texas Christian University's Center for Urban Studies, which says people
are being enticed by the small-town charm, location next to a vibrant metro
hub, highly rated schools, and quaint scenery of these areas. The proximity to
major employers on the west side of Fort Worth, including defense contractor
Lockheed Martin and the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, are also huge
draws.
However Kyle Walker, the center's director, points out that
"massive development can disrupt that desired lifestyle, plus put pressure
on existing semi-rural infrastructure, which can lead to issues such as traffic
congestion and, in turn, longer commutes."
But the hordes of folks moving to these 'burbs don't seem bothered. Below
are the 10 areas and their projected growth rate in the next 15 years.
10. Westlake, 50.75 percent
9. New Fairview, 51.49 percent
8. Cresson, 58.68 percent
7. Decatur, 85.17 percent
6. Hudson Oaks, 86.63 percent
5. Springtown, 99.56 percent
4. Rhome, 111.82 percent
3. Newark, 124.26 percent
2. Reno, 128.19 percent
1. Aledo, 167.52 percent
9. New Fairview, 51.49 percent
8. Cresson, 58.68 percent
7. Decatur, 85.17 percent
6. Hudson Oaks, 86.63 percent
5. Springtown, 99.56 percent
4. Rhome, 111.82 percent
3. Newark, 124.26 percent
2. Reno, 128.19 percent
1. Aledo, 167.52 percent
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