The following are statistics regarding the Population & Steets of Hurst City, Texas. The city is a regional center in Northeast Texas and is home to a population of 38,172. The population is expected to increase by 4.5% by 2020. The median home value in Hurst is $280,700. Over the last decade, home values in Hurst City have appreciated at a rate of 8.4%.
The median property value in Hurst, Texas was $190,800 in 2019. This is 0.793 times less than the national average. Its median household income is $63,722, which is below the national average. The median home ownership rate in Hurst, Texas is 62.8%, which is slightly lower than the national average. The average commute time for people in Hurst, TX is 24.5 minutes. Nearly 63% of the population has at least one car.
The population of Hurst, Texas is 38,690. The city is located in the North Richland Hills Metropolitan Area. This city is part of the Mid-Cities region, but occupies only 9.9 square miles within city limits. The city was named after William Letchworth, 'Uncle Billy' Hurst, in 1909. The town was established to serve as a rail connection between Dallas and Fort Worth. The Rock Island Station was constructed in 1903.
The Hurst case has important ramifications for the state. While the court affirmed the legitimacy of Hurst, the case demonstrates that the zoning laws must take precedence over initiative statutes. The Hurst decision, if applied to an unincorporated city, is still invalid. A new ordinance enacted by the city council could make the city less desirable for all citizens.