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Keller

Texas · DFW — Fort Worth side
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78
/ 100 match score

Keller ISD is one of the best school districts in the state. Keller is a quiet, affordable suburb of Fort Worth with excellent parks and family infrastructure. Lower cost than the Southlake/Colleyville corridor while maintaining high quality.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
12/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
$0
Texas advantage
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$108,000
$90,000–$126,000 range
Annual surplus
+$159,175
King: 2.5×
FICA (7.65%)
$27,540/yr
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,200–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase
$550,000
Dance Training
Multiple strong competitive dance studios in Keller. Texas Ballet Theater in Fort Worth is 20 minutes. Fort Worth Ballet Association has outreach programs in the area.
Healthcare
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southlake 10 minutes. Cook Children's Medical Center (Fort Worth) 20 minutes.
Career & Remote Work
Fort Worth proximity for hybrid roles. DFW Airport 25 minutes. Remote-friendly suburban infrastructure. AT&T Fiber widespread throughout Keller.
Musical Theater
Strong
Keller ISD fine arts programs are excellent and growing — dedicated facilities and competitive theater at the high school level. The Keller-Southlake-Colleyville corridor has a concentration of private MT studios. Fort Worth studio scene 15 min south. Active DFW competition circuit. Keller produces students who move into competitive college MT programs regularly.
Safety
Violent crime rate:100 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. For cities with elevated rates, target specific suburban ISD neighborhoods — actual neighborhood crime is 40–60% below city average.

Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber widely available in Keller. Spectrum also serves as backup. Fort Worth side of DFW has solid gigabit options.
Pros
  • +Keller ISD — consistently one of best in Texas
  • +Low crime
  • +More affordable entry point vs Southlake/Colleyville
  • +Fort Worth arts and culture accessible
  • +Strong community feel
Cons
  • −Western DFW — Dallas east side is a long drive
  • −Limited local dining and entertainment
  • −Car-only lifestyle
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates: $360K gross income, FICA 7.65% + federal MFJ 2026 brackets ($30K standard deduction). Texas has no state income tax. Does not include property tax (TX rates 1.5–2.5% of assessed value, varies by county) or HOA. Actual liability varies — consult a CPA.