Coventry: Everyday Convenience on Fort Worth’s South Side

About Coventry

Mornings in Coventry tend to start with quick, familiar stops: Dutch Bros. Coffee is about half a mile away for a drive-thru pickup, and if you’re feeding a crew, the Walmart Supercenter less than a mile from the neighborhood makes errands feel like a short loop instead of a weekend project. The area’s rhythm is defined by easy access to daily staples and the way nearby parks stitch the neighborhood into a bigger network of green space, from Deer Creek Park and Mistletoe Hill Park to Bicentennial Park and Centennial Park.

Coventry sits in Fort Worth’s 76036 pocket where Fort Worth ISD is the home district, but families often pay attention to nearby campus options in surrounding districts and charters as well. That cross-current shows up in school conversations, because within a short drive you’ll find A-rated options like STEAM MIDDLE in Burleson ISD and Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth, along with multiple B-rated elementary campuses such as Judy Hajek EL and Ann Brock EL at Oak Grove. It’s a part of town where “school choice” isn’t theoretical; it’s part of how neighbors compare notes.

The neighborhood’s broader housing context is shaped by what buyers can get in this ZIP code. With a median home value of $327,100 and a median household income of $101,138 in the 76036 area, Coventry often appeals to people who want a Fort Worth address while keeping close to the Burleson and Crowley side of the retail and park scene. The owner-occupied share of housing in the ZIP sits at 74.1%, which you can feel in the day-to-day pride around front yards, weekend routines, and the way neighbors tend to settle in.

Daily life here plugs into a very specific set of nearby landmarks. Texas Health Huguley Hospital is under a mile away, which matters for anyone who wants healthcare close to home. Dinner plans can be as easy as Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Texas Roadhouse, or Sushi Axiom, all clustered within roughly a mile. And when the evening winds down, Moontower Bar & Grill and Eagle’s Point Bar & Grill give the area a local, casual hangout vibe rather than a destination-nightlife feel.

Coventry fits people whose schedules run on convenience: commuters who want straightforward drives, households that like having parks in every direction, and residents who prefer a neighborhood that feels rooted in ownership and routine, with Fort Worth, Crowley, and Burleson all close enough to shape the week.

Living in Coventry Day to Day

Living in Coventry is about having a tight radius of the things you actually use. On a typical weekday, it’s easy to grab coffee at Starbucks about six-tenths of a mile away or keep it even closer with Dutch Bros. Coffee. Groceries don’t require a long haul either, with Walmart Supercenter around 0.8 miles away and Albertsons close to 1.2 miles, plus Kroger at about 2 miles when you want a bigger run. That convenience is a big part of why the 76036 area stays popular with households who balance work schedules, school drop-offs, and evening activities.

For outdoor time, you’re surrounded by choices that feel like different “moods” of the same lifestyle. Deer Creek Park is close enough for quick after-dinner walks, while Bicentennial Park and Centennial Park work well for weekend afternoons when kids want to burn energy. If you’re doing summer routines, the Crowley Splash Pad sits about a mile away, and the broader patchwork continues with spots like Monarch Park, Bluebonnet Park, and Veterans Memorial Park within a short drive. Coventry’s daily recreation isn’t centered on one giant destination; it’s built on lots of nearby options that make it easy to keep moving.

Fitness and errands are similarly plug-and-play. Club Pilates is roughly 0.7 miles away, Planet Fitness is about 1.6 miles away, and Anytime Fitness is around 1.9 miles away, so it’s easy to keep a routine without crossing town. For families tied into local sports, Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium at about 2.1 miles becomes a familiar landmark during game seasons.

School decisions tend to be nuanced here. Coventry is served by Fort Worth ISD, yet several well-regarded campuses sit nearby in neighboring districts and charters, which can broaden the conversation for families. Within about three to five miles you’ll find A-rated options including GAME DEVELOPMENT DESIGN SCHOOL AT BURLESON ISD for grades 6–12, BURLESON COLLEGIATE H S, STEAM MIDDLE, and Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth serving grades 5–12. Closer-in elementary choices include Judy Hajek EL around 1.2 miles away, along with other nearby B-rated elementaries such as Mound EL, Frazier EL, and Academy at Nola Dunn.

Commuting patterns in the ZIP skew heavily toward driving, with 81.0% of workers driving alone and 9.5% working from home, and that matches what you see in Coventry’s day-to-day flow. The area tends to attract residents who like a South Fort Worth location with quick access to Burleson and Crowley conveniences, plus a housing market where the median gross rent in the ZIP is $1,677 per month for those who prefer to rent while staying near the same grocery, dining, and park circuit.

Things to Do Near Coventry

Coventry’s strongest amenity is how many “regular-life” stops are packed into a short drive. If you’re meeting someone casually, Flying Squirrel Coffee Co is about 1.8 miles away, and Cotton Patch Cafe sits close to 1.1 miles when you want an easy lunch that doesn’t feel like a chain-food scramble. For dinner out, the cluster near Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Texas Roadhouse, Cheddar's, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Sushi Axiom keeps weeknights simple, and Waffle House at about 0.4 miles is the kind of late-night fallback locals quietly appreciate.

When you want to be outside, Deer Creek Park is close for daily walks, and Bicentennial Park and Centennial Park are easy picks for longer playtime. On hotter days, the Crowley Splash Pad about a mile away is a reliable reset. If your routine includes workouts, it’s easy to rotate between Club Pilates, Planet Fitness, and Anytime Fitness without turning exercise into a commute.

For a low-key night out, Moontower Bar & Grill and Eagle’s Point Bar & Grill keep the vibe neighborhood-casual, the kind of places where you can stay close to home and still feel like you went out.

Neighborhoods Near Coventry

Coventry sits in a pocket where nearby neighborhoods quickly change the feel of the area. Parks of Deer Creek and Garden Acres, both around 1.6 miles away, are close enough that residents often share the same grocery and coffee circuit and end up at the same parks like Deer Creek Park and Parks of Deer Creek. Willow Creek at about 3 miles is another nearby name that tends to blend into the same day-to-day errands, schools, and weekend routines.

A few miles out, Crowley is roughly 3.1 miles away and Burleson is about 3.6 miles away, and those two cities shape much of the local lifestyle, especially around dining, shopping, and school awareness with multiple Burleson ISD campuses nearby. Far South Fort Worth and Hallmark Camelot, both about 4.2 miles away, widen the Fort Worth side of the map for residents who want more city options while staying rooted in this 76036 corridor.

Everman at about 4.4 miles and Highland Hills around 4.6 miles round out the nearby mix, giving Coventry a “middle of everything” feel where you can move between Fort Worth, Crowley, and Burleson without a major trek.

Local Resources Around Coventry

For everyday services, Coventry residents have several practical resources close by. Texas Health Huguley Hospital is about 0.7 miles away, which is a real quality-of-life factor for routine appointments and urgent needs. Public safety support is nearby too, with the Crowley Fire Department around 1.8 miles away and the Crowley Police Department about 2.4 miles away, plus additional coverage from Burleson Fire Department locations a few miles down the road.

For learning and community spaces, the Crowley City Library (Crowley Public Library) is roughly 1.9 miles away, with another Crowley Public Library location about 2.3 miles away and the Burleson Public Library around 2.9 miles away. These branches tend to be the go-to options for families looking for study space, children’s materials, and a quiet place to reset outside the house.

On the government-services side, Burleson City Hall is about 2.7 miles away for city-level needs, and the Fort Worth South Driver License Office sits around 5.5 miles away when you have to handle state driver services. Mail and shipping are straightforward with USPS locations about 1.6 and 2.8 miles away, plus a UPS Access Point farther out at about 6.3 miles. School support depends on your household’s choices, with Coventry served by Fort Worth ISD and nearby campus options in Burleson ISD, Crowley ISD, Everman ISD, and Harmony Public Schools - North Texas shaping how families navigate enrollment and programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coventry

Is Coventry a good place to live?

Coventry can be a strong fit for buyers who want South Fort Worth convenience with a neighborhood rhythm that feels established. In the 76036 area, the median home value sits at $327,100 and the owner-occupied share is 74.1%, which often translates into stable streets and neighbors who stay involved. Day to day, you’re close to practical essentials like Walmart Supercenter and Albertsons, plus quick coffee stops like Dutch Bros. Coffee. Parks are a big part of the lifestyle here, with Deer Creek Park, Bicentennial Park, and Centennial Park all close enough to become part of weekly routines.

Is Coventry safe?

Specific crime statistics aren’t provided for Coventry, so it’s best to think in terms of practical safety indicators and nearby support. Coventry is close to the Crowley Police Department at about 2.4 miles and the Crowley Fire Department around 1.8 miles, which means emergency services are not far away. The 76036 area also skews heavily owner-occupied at 74.1%, a housing pattern that often correlates with neighbors paying attention to what’s happening on their street. If safety is a top concern, a local agent can help you evaluate street-by-street traffic patterns, lighting, and how close a home is to busy commercial corridors.

How are the schools in Coventry?

Coventry is served by Fort Worth ISD, but families in this part of 76036 often look at nearby choices across neighboring districts and charters because several campuses are within a short drive. Notable A-rated options include STEAM MIDDLE in Burleson ISD (grades 6–8), GAME DEVELOPMENT DESIGN SCHOOL AT BURLESON ISD (grades 6–12), BURLESON COLLEGIATE H S (grades 9–12), and Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth (grades 5–12). Nearby elementary options include Judy Hajek EL about 1.2 miles away, along with multiple B-rated elementaries in Burleson ISD and Crowley ISD such as Ann Brock EL at Oak Grove and Sidney H Poynter.

What is the cost of living in Coventry?

Coventry’s cost picture is shaped by both taxes and everyday prices. On property taxes, the city rate is $0.6700 per $100 of valuation, the county rate is $0.1862 per $100, and Fort Worth ISD’s school district rate is $1.0291 per $100, bringing the combined estimated property tax rate to $1.8853 per $100. On monthly expenses, the regional price parity-style cost of living indices use 100 as the U.S. average. Coventry’s ZIP area runs slightly above average overall at 103.1, with housing notably higher at 117.9 and goods also a touch higher at 102.8, while utilities come in lower at 90.7, which can soften the impact of higher housing costs for some households. And because this is Texas, residents benefit from no state income tax, which can help offset higher property taxes and above-average housing pricing in the broader budget.

Is Coventry good for families?

Coventry works well for families who want parks, quick errands, and school options close by. Deer Creek Park, Bicentennial Park, and Centennial Park are nearby for bike rides and weekend playtime, and the Crowley Splash Pad about a mile away is an easy warm-weather outing. For day-to-day needs, grocery runs to Walmart Supercenter or Albertsons are short, which matters when you’re juggling activities. School choices are a big draw, with several A-rated campuses within about five miles, including STEAM MIDDLE and Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth, plus nearby elementary campuses like Judy Hajek EL.

What is Coventry known for?

Coventry is known more for livability than for a single tourist-style landmark. Locals recognize the area by its tight cluster of everyday conveniences—Dutch Bros. Coffee for quick mornings, Walmart Supercenter and Albertsons for errands, and the dinner lineup that includes Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Texas Roadhouse, and Sushi Axiom. It’s also defined by how park-heavy the surroundings feel, with Deer Creek Park and a long list of nearby green spaces like Bicentennial Park and Veterans Memorial Park shaping weekend routines. Proximity to Texas Health Huguley Hospital adds a practical, reassuring layer to the neighborhood’s identity.

What are things to do near Coventry?

Near Coventry, most plans are the kind you can decide on last minute because everything is close. For food, residents rotate through Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Cheddar's, LongHorn Steakhouse, Black Bear Diner, and Sushi Axiom, with Waffle House nearby when you want something quick. Coffee runs are easy with Dutch Bros. Coffee, Starbucks, and Flying Squirrel Coffee Co in the area. Outdoors, Deer Creek Park, Bicentennial Park, and Centennial Park are regular favorites, and the Crowley Splash Pad is a go-to when it’s hot. For workouts, Club Pilates and Planet Fitness are close, and for a casual night out, Moontower Bar & Grill is an easy pick.

What ZIP code is Coventry in?

Coventry is in ZIP code 76036. This ZIP also covers a large South Fort Worth area with quick access to nearby Crowley and Burleson amenities.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Coventry?

If you’re considering Coventry, the details that matter most are hyper-local: which parks you’ll actually use, the commute pattern that fits your schedule, and the school options you want within a short drive. Connect with a Fort Worth-area real estate expert who can walk you through current homes, neighborhood norms, and what to watch for in this 76036 pocket.