Texas · Metropolitan Area
Forney is a small city in Texas with a population of 28,222. Residents earn $103,360 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forney receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Forney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Forney is $103,360, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Forney among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Forney is $323,500, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,665 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Forney is below the national average at 186 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,474 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Forney enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,360 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,216 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,850 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,378 |
| County GDP | $7,866M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 369 |
| Retail | 308 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,177 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $323,500 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,279 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Inventory | 166 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,665 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,962 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,177 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,798/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 369 |
| Total Violent | 186.4/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.8/100K |
| Robbery | 11.7/100K |
| Assault | 168.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,473.8/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 297.1/100K |
| Theft | 949.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 227.2/100K |
| Arson | 11.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7426°N, 96.4529°W |
| County FIPS | 48397 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,777/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 369 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 308 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |