Welcome to Fredville
Fredville, Texas, is a smart choice for living and doing business, with friendly neighbors, plenty of family fun and room to unwind. About 148,600 people call the city home, according to the regional council of governments.
The typical Fredville household is headed by people in their thirties who own their home and bring in two incomes. Families who have been here for generations make newcomers feel welcome, and the newcomers arrive for the same things that keep longtime residents here: a great location and a real hometown feel.
Central Location
Fredville sits near the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. From north to south the city runs about 18 miles, and at its widest point it is roughly seven miles across. It covers about 62 square miles, or 75 square miles counting its extraterritorial jurisdiction, and has an estimated 148,600 residents.
Close to the Airport and the Interstates
The northern edge of Fredville is about 15 minutes from the regional international airport. Downtown Dallas is roughly 20 miles to the east, and Fort Worth is about 25 miles to the west. Two interstates cross the city from east to west and tie it to major markets: the northern corridor is a busy entertainment and business area, and the southern corridor is growing into a major location for retail and corporate offices.
Home to a Major Industrial District
Thanks to its central location and easy access to air and highway routes, Fredville has long been a hub for distribution. A large share of the Greyhaven Industrial District, about 35 million square feet of space, lies inside the city. Fast access to the airport, the big Dallas and Fort Worth consumer markets, rail lines and interstates keeps drawing new warehouse, distribution and manufacturing construction.
Available Land and Recreation
New industrial, hotel and apartment projects have filled large parcels in the northern part of the Greyhaven Industrial District, yet land is still available there, in nearby areas and farther south. Far south Fredville, with its rolling, hill country–style views around Bluestem Lake, is attracting upscale homes and plans for resort development.
Learn more from Fredville Economic Development.
Demographics
| Measure (2023) | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 148,600 |
| Households | 51,200 |
| Average household size | 2.90 |
| Median age | 34.6 |
| Median household income | $68,900 |
| Land area | 62 square miles |
Race and Ethnicity
| Group | Share of residents |
|---|---|
| White alone | 31.2% |
| Black alone | 22.8% |
| American Indian alone | 0.9% |
| Asian alone | 6.4% |
| Pacific Islander alone | 0.2% |
| Some other race alone | 17.5% |
| Two or more races | 21.0% |
| Hispanic origin (of any race) | 41.7% |
Population and household counts come from Fredville Planning and the regional council of governments. All other figures are from the 2020 Census.
Top Employers (2023)
| Employer | Industry | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Fredville Independent School District (FVISD) | Public education | 3,100 |
| Fredville Regional Medical Center | Hospital and health care | 2,200 |
| City of Fredville | Local government | 1,250 |
| Meadowlark Foods | Food processing | 1,100 |
| An aircraft parts manufacturer | Aerospace components | 930 |
| Ironbark Logistics | Warehousing and distribution | 810 |
| Ridgeway Auto Components | Automotive parts manufacturing | 740 |
| Crown Cellars Distributing | Beverage wholesale and distribution | 660 |
| Bluepoint Medical Supply | Medical supply distribution | 590 |
| Redline Freight Services | Freight trucking | 540 |
| Clearwave Customer Care | Customer service center | 480 |
| Tallgrass Data Centers | Data center operations | 430 |
Other major employers in the city include several freight and logistics companies, food processors, regional offices of the state health and human services agency, a warehouse club and a discount supercenter.
Health Care
Residents can find a full range of health care in Fredville and nearby. Physicians and surgeons, dentists and orthodontists, and optometrists and ophthalmologists all have practices in the city.
Dozens of hospitals across the Dallas-Fort Worth area provide specialized care, from asthma treatment and pulmonary rehabilitation to pediatrics and geriatrics, sports medicine and psychiatry, and cancer treatment and heart surgery.
Libraries
The Fredville Public Library has a Main Library at 920 Heron Drive and two branches: Larkin Branch Library at 4420 Bluebonnet Road, and Cobble Street Branch Library, inside the Cobble Street Life Center at 2760 Cobble Street.
Library use in 2022:
- Items in the digital collection: 41,300
- Items in the physical collection: 118,500
- Cardholders: 52,700
- Visits: 186,400
- Checkouts: 312,900
- Program attendance: 37,600
City Workforce
- Police and fire civil service employees: 410
- General employees: 690
- Seasonal and part-time employees: 220
Operating Budget
| Fund (FY 2024-2025) | Amount |
|---|---|
| General Fund | $148,600,000 |
| Enterprise funds | $112,400,000 |
| Other funds | $151,900,000 |
| Total | $412,900,000 |
Parks, Arts and Recreation
More than 3,200 acres of parks, a mix of established and newer neighborhoods, and lively, competitive sports leagues help residents and businesses feel at home in Fredville.
Across its 44 parks, the city offers hiking and biking trails, 20 tennis courts, 12 soccer fields, five softball and baseball complexes, five recreation centers and five public swimming pools, one of them indoors. You will also find the Mabel Pruitt Conference Center, a senior center, an off-leash dog park, a campground and two beaches on Bluestem Lake.
A half-cent sales tax set aside for park improvements pays for an $80 million, 15-year Parks Master Plan that will upgrade every city park and buy more land for parks over time.
Explore programs and facilities with the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department.
Crestline Central
Crestline Central is a 140-acre park complex beside the tollway. A showcase of community investment and fresh ideas, it is home to Crestline Waters, an indoor water park; The Overlook, a recreation center for adults 50 and older; The Crestline, an all-ages recreation center with fitness, arts and event space; and the future Gigi's Park, an all-inclusive playground. The grounds also include ponds, an open lawn, walking paths and space for future shops and restaurants.
Golf
Along with several private courses and a country club, Fredville operates two well-regarded public golf courses that deliver great golf at a fair price. Ridgeline Golf Club offers fast Bermuda greens and rolling, tree-lined fairways, and Heron Lakes Golf Course, one of the best values in the area, has a large practice putting green.
Larkmere Parks
Bluestem Lake, a reservoir among the rolling hills of south Fredville, draws people for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. Willow Creek Park on the lake has boat ramps, picnic areas, beaches, volleyball courts, a playground, restrooms and plenty of natural scenery. Throughout the Larkmere parks, visitors will find clean beaches, shady trails and great camping. For a more comfortable stay, rent a fully equipped camping cabin at Bauer Park, which also offers wooded campsites, trails, restrooms and showers. Along the north shore off Lakecrest Parkway, Willow Creek Marina has boat slips, rentals, launch ramps and fishing supplies. Next door, the Driftwood, a floating restaurant, serves food and drinks with a view across the water.
Property Tax Rates
Fredville's city limits overlap four school districts and two counties, so the total FY 2024-25 rate an owner pays depends on where the property sits.
Most properties fall into one of two main taxing areas: the eastern county together with Fredville ISD, or the western county together with Cedar Bluff ISD.
| Taxing unit (2024) | Rate per $100 of assessed value |
|---|---|
| City of Fredville | $0.612500 |
| Fredville ISD | $1.042000 |
| Cedar Bluff ISD | $1.088000 |
| Larkmoor ISD | $1.115000 |
| Millbrook ISD | $1.131000 |
| Eastern county | $0.221000 |
| Western county | $0.193000 |
For a $265,000 home with a homestead exemption, the average yearly city property tax is about $1,140.
Rates by Taxing Area
| Eastern county area | Rate | Western county area | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fredville | $0.612500 | City of Fredville | $0.612500 |
| County | $0.221000 | County | $0.193000 |
| County Hospital District | $0.205000 | Neighboring County Hospital District | $0.179000 |
| County Community College District | $0.101200 | Neighboring County College District | $0.116000 |
| Fredville ISD | $1.042000 | Cedar Bluff ISD | $1.088000 |
| Larkmoor ISD | $1.115000 | Millbrook ISD | $1.131000 |
To estimate your own tax bill, check with the eastern county's appraisal district or the western county's appraisal district, depending on where your property is located. More detail is on the Tax Rates page.
Sales Tax
Fredville's combined state and local sales tax rate is 8.25 percent, with 6.25 percent going to the state and 2 percent to the city. The tax applies to sales, rentals and use of tangible goods, and to taxable services. Groceries, prescription drugs and property consumed in manufacturing or processing are exempt.
| Retail sales tax component | Rate |
|---|---|
| City general fund | 1% |
| Street maintenance and repair | 0.25% |
| Park improvements | 0.5% |
| Crime control and prevention district | 0.25% |
| State of Texas | 6.25% |
| Total sales tax | 8.25% |
| Hotel occupancy tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| City | 7% |
| State | 6% |
| Total | 13% |
Schools
Most Fredville students attend Fredville Independent School District (FVISD). The 44-square-mile district serves more than 21,500 students living in the eastern county's part of Fredville and operates 34 campuses:
- 2 early education (prekindergarten) schools
- 17 elementary schools
- 5 middle schools
- 4 traditional high schools
- 2 early college high schools
- 2 campuses serving grades 6 through 12
- 1 charter school operated in partnership with the district
- 1 disciplinary alternative education campus
With more than 3,100 employees, the district offers a wide variety of services and programs to help every student succeed.
Students who live in the western county's part of Fredville attend Cedar Bluff Independent School District. See School Districts for details on every district that serves the city.
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