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Forney.
About
Life in Forney
If you're considering Forney, you're looking at a fast-growing Dallas suburb that's trying to balance small-town character with suburban expansion. The city has the antique shops reputation, but honestly that's not why most people move here—they come for affordable housing relative to Dallas, good schools with an exemplary district rating, and a reasonable commute to the city (about 34 minutes on average). The median household income is strong at over $103k, and jobs are available, though you'll likely be commuting to Dallas for better opportunities.
Forney at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
8.5%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+78.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Forney: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Forney, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.6%), and 10.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
57.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
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 30% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Forney
In Forney, rent runs 30% above the TX average, and home values are 22% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,294
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,277 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Forney and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Forney is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Forney 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
Commute36.4 min avg
How Forney residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Forney, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 36% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Forney runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
135.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
567.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Forney Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kaufman County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kaufman County, which includes Forney, the most common type is heat, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Heat | $87,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Heat | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $765,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $916,500 |
| 2021 | 17 | Heat | $2.9M |
| 2020 | 16 | Drought | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 6 | Drought | None reported |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kaufman County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kaufman County, which includes Forney, is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
122
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kaufman County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Forney has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
64
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 69°F | 47°F | 3.69" |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.06" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.72" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.40" |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.00" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.30" |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 2.74" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Forney
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Forney's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Sunnyvale
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Mesquite
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Rockwall
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.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Forney
Forney's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Forney (within 15 miles)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
13.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwestern Christian College
9.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 110 students · in-state tuition $14,638 · 64% graduate · median earnings $34,276 (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, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Forney
Forney has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayCities Near Forney
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Forney?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Forney FAQ
Is Forney, Texas affordable?⌄
Forney's median rent is $1,828/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $104,112/year. Median home value is $346,400.
Is Forney, Texas safe?⌄
Forney's violent crime rate was 136 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 568 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Forney, Texas?⌄
Forney has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Forney, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Forney is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,828/month and median household income is $104,112/year. The median home value is $346,400. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Forney, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Forney is 36 minutes, which is longer than 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