Willow ParkTX
A town of 5,874. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
What makes Willow Park stand out
The 3 things Willow Park does most differently from other towns.
Willow Park has grown 24% since 2010
3,982 people in 2010; 5,874 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Willow Park’s report card
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Willow Park’s public schools outperform 79% of Texas districts
The public schools Willow Park’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCall El | K–5 | 451 | A |
| New Jjaep | 8–12 | 6 | Not graded |
| Parker County Jjaep | M | — | Not graded |
| Trinity Christian Academy Private | PK–12 | 556 |
A typical Willow Park home is worth about $417K
The typical Willow Park home is worth about $417,000, about the same as a year ago, 39% above the Texas typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Willow Park
Most working residents leave Willow Park for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Worth (37%), Weatherford (7%) and Dallas (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Willow Park beats the Texas average on 9 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Willow Park | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.6% | 19.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.2% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 6.1% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Willow Park has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Less crime per resident than 59% of U.S. towns
Willow Park reports less crime per resident than 59% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
0% of Willow Park is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Willow Park North Playground | — | 3 |
About Willow Park
City in Texas, United States
Willow Park is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,936 in 2020. Willow Park was the location of Trinity Meadows Race Track, one of the first horse racing tracks opened once Texas legalized parimutuel betting. However, it was never seriously considered for upgrade to first-class status. Lone Star Park opened after Trinity Meadows Race Track closed due to a federal lawsuit and violations of the federal Clean Water Act. It is home to Squaw Creek golf course, located just off Ranch House Road. KTVT, Channel 11 in Fort Worth operates a 1 million watt doppler radar in Willow Park.
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- Population
- 4,936
- Area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 932 ft
- Area code
- 817
Willow Park’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Willow Park.