On October 22, 2026, Benbrook’s median asking price was $459,000 across 89 homes for sale, and Aledo’s was $774,500 across 194 (NTREIS MLS). Aledo homes were larger, newer and far more likely to sit on an acre or more.
Benbrook is in Tarrant County and Fort Worth ISD, rated C (77) by TEA for 2026, and about 19 minutes from downtown with no traffic. Aledo is in Parker County and Aledo ISD, rated A (92), and about 27 minutes out. Combined 2026 tax rates are close: 2.10% in Benbrook and 2.01% inside Aledo city limits.
Last updated October 2026.
Head to head
| Measure | Benbrook | Aledo |
|---|---|---|
| The market | ||
| Median asking price | $459,000 | $774,500 |
| Homes for sale | 89 | 194 |
| Median days on marketHomes still for sale | 35 days | 61 days |
| Median size | 2,349 sq ft | 3,214 sq ft |
| Median year built | 1991 | 2024 |
| Built 2025 or later | 19% | 45% |
| On 1 acre or more | 4% | 44% |
| Schools, taxes and the drive | ||
| School districtOn listings for sale | Fort Worth ISD | Aledo ISD |
| TEA rating, 2026Overall district score | C (77) | A (92) |
| Combined 2026 tax rateCity, school district, county units | 2.10% | 2.01% |
| County and appraisal district | Tarrant (TAD) | Parker (Parker CAD) |
| Drive to downtown Fort WorthNo traffic | 11.4 mi, 19 min | 19.2 mi, 27 min |
Where they differ
The houses
Benbrook is mostly established neighborhoods: a median year built of 1991, typical lots around a fifth of an acre, and the smallest inventory of the eight areas in our suburb comparison. Aledo’s market is dominated by new construction and land: 45% of its listings were built in 2025 or later and 44% sit on an acre or more, which is most of the reason its median price is higher.
Schools
Every Benbrook listing for sale was in Fort Worth ISD, rated C (77) by TEA for 2026, though part of the city is zoned to Crowley ISD, rated B (80). All but 3 Aledo listings were in Aledo ISD, rated A (92). Both districts publish campus-level ratings on TXschools.gov, which tell you more than a district grade.
Taxes
The totals land close together for opposite reasons. Benbrook pays Fort Worth ISD’s lower school rate (1.0291 versus 1.1775) but a higher city rate (0.5763 versus 0.3524). The county-level units, water district included on the Benbrook side, come out within a hundredth of each other.
The drive
From the city center to Sundance Square, Benbrook is about 11.4 miles and Aledo about 19.2 miles. Benbrook to Aledo by road is about 13 miles.
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Is Benbrook or Aledo cheaper?
On October 22, 2026, the median asking price of homes for sale was $459,000 in Benbrook and $774,500 in Aledo. Aledo homes were larger (median 3,214 square feet versus 2,349), newer, and much more likely to sit on an acre or more.
Which has lower property taxes, Benbrook or Aledo?
Aledo’s combined 2026 rate inside city limits is 2.0124 per $100 versus 2.0977 in Benbrook. Aledo ISD’s school rate is higher (1.1775 versus Fort Worth ISD’s 1.0291), but the City of Aledo’s rate is much lower (0.3524 versus 0.5763).
What school district is Benbrook in?
Benbrook is in Fort Worth ISD, and every Benbrook listing for sale on October 22, 2026 was in it. Appraisal records place part of the city in Crowley ISD, so check the district for a specific address.
Sources
- North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) MLS active listings via Selling 817, as of October 22, 2026
- Texas Education Agency, TEA releases 2026 A-F accountability ratings
- TXschools.gov, district and campus ratings
- City of Benbrook, Property Taxes (overlapping taxing units, including the water district)
- City of Benbrook, Education
- Tarrant Appraisal District, 2026 Tax Rates per $100 Valuation (last updated October 1, 2026)
- Parker County Appraisal District, 2026 tax rates by taxing unit
- Aledo ISD, About Aledo ISD
- Open Source Routing Machine on OpenStreetMap data (drive distance and time, no traffic)
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