Joshua ISD holds a B rating
The same TEA rating as Burleson ISD, and higher than Crowley, Cleburne, Alvarado, Arlington, or Fort Worth ISD.
Joshua, by the numbers that decide it.
Joshua is where Burleson buyers go when the lot matters more than the commute. It sits on SH 174 between Burleson and Cleburne.
9,352
Residents, July 2025
18.3%
Growth since the 2020 census
$68,117
Median household income
62.5%
Owner occupied
313
Veterans
B
Joshua ISD TEA rating
What Is Actually Here
What Joshua has that a listing photo will not show you.
Concrete things, not adjectives.
Joshua Station
A mixed-use development under construction, the largest change to the town center in years.
City Park and the YMCA
City Park has a splash pad, walking trail, and fishing pond. The Joshua Community YMCA opened recently.
The Practical Read
Commute, schools, and the part buyers get wrong.
Joshua sits about 23 miles from downtown Fort Worth by TX-174 and I-35W, roughly 30 minutes when you are not in rush hour. NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base is about 26 miles, near 38 minutes.
Schools are Joshua ISD, currently a B on the Texas Education Agency's 2024-2025 accountability scale. Parts of Burleson are also zoned to Joshua ISD, which surprises buyers regularly.
Mike is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and a REALTOR with Compass. If a permanent change of station (PCS) is what put this city on your list, say so on the first call. The timeline works backward from your report date.
Common Questions
What buyers ask about Joshua.
Where is Joshua, and how far is it from Fort Worth?
Joshua sits in Johnson County, about 23 miles from downtown Fort Worth by TX-174 and I-35W, or roughly 30 minutes outside peak traffic. NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base is about 26 miles away.
What school district serves Joshua?
Joshua ISD serves the city and holds a B accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024-2025 cycle. Parts of Burleson are also zoned to Joshua ISD, which surprises buyers regularly.
Is Joshua growing?
Yes. The population reached 9,352 as of July 2025, up 18.3% since the April 2020 census, according to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Can Mike help me buy in Joshua?
Yes. Joshua is inside his working area, and he is a licensed Texas REALTOR with Compass (license 0797145). The first call is a short conversation about what you are trying to do, and it costs nothing.
Nearby
The other cities on his list.
Most buyers are weighing two or three of these against each other.
Burleson
The home market. Where Mike lives and works most.
Pop. 56,907Burleson ISD B
Crowley
Burleson's northern neighbor, four miles up the road.
Pop. 20,954Crowley ISD C
Alvarado
The fastest growing city on this list, by a wide margin.
Pop. 7,539Alvarado ISD C
Cleburne
County seat, real downtown, and the most employers south of Burleson.
Pop. 39,942Cleburne ISD C
Mansfield
The highest household income of any city Mike works.
Pop. 84,444Mansfield ISD B
Fort Worth
The job market Burleson commutes to, and where the base is.
Pop. 1,028,117Fort Worth ISD C
Arlington
Built out, stable, and the most rental stock in the area.
Pop. 402,134Arlington ISD C
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