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Farmers Branch.
About
Life in Farmers Branch
Living in Farmers Branch puts you in a well-established suburb with solid job prospects and reasonable access to Dallas—your average commute sits around 23 minutes, and the Green Line light rail connection to downtown is a genuine convenience for many. The median home price hovers near $365,000 with median rent around $1,864, which is moderate for the Dallas area, and nearly half the population holds a college degree, reflecting a fairly educated community. You're positioned between major highways, which is great for job access and getting around the metroplex, but it also means you're in the heart of suburban sprawl—you'll definitely need a car for daily life.
Farmers Branch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
29.0%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Farmers Branch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farmers Branch, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.1%), and 32.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.3%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Farmers Branch
In Farmers Branch, rent runs 33% above the TX average, and home values are 28% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,982
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $374,473 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Farmers Branch and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Farmers Branch is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Farmers Branch Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute21.6 min avg
How Farmers Branch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farmers Branch, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 8 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Farmers Branch runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
133
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,031.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Farmers Branch Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Farmers Branch, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Farmers Branch is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Farmers Branch, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Farmers Branch is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farmers Branch has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 3.45" |
| Apr | 77°F | 57°F | 3.15" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 93°F | 74°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 97°F | 78°F | 1.71" |
| Aug | 97°F | 77°F | 2.19" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 80°F | 59°F | 4.79" |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 3.23" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
19.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Dallas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Irving
Medical City Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Irving
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Addison
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Farmers Branch
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 224 students · in-state tuition $22,060 · 31% graduate · median earnings $46,823 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 199 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $41,473 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
8.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
7.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
4.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch Manske Public Library
13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch
Cities Near Farmers Branch
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Farmers Branch FAQ
Is Farmers Branch, Texas affordable?⌄
Farmers Branch's median rent is $1,864/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $91,186/year. Median home value is $364,600.
Is Farmers Branch, Texas safe?⌄
Farmers Branch's violent crime rate was 133 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2031 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farmers Branch, Texas?⌄
Farmers Branch has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farmers Branch, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Farmers Branch is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,864/month and median household income is $91,186/year. The median home value is $364,600. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farmers Branch, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Farmers Branch is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from