At a Glance
Median Income
$87,702
$44,577 per capita
Home Value
$322,000
Zillow: $371,268
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
2,242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Farmers Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmers Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmers Branch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmers Branch residents earn a median household income of $87,702 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmers Branch is $322,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,268. Median rent is $1,820/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Farmers Branch reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,242/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
48.2% of adults in Farmers Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmers Branch has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population36,254
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density3,052/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,702
Per Capita$44,577
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$322,000
Rent$1,820
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$371,268
Housing Units16,313
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property2,242/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary336/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation522 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Farmers Branch was founded in 1850.
The median home in Farmers Branch was built in 1987.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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