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Forney, TX Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Emily Morgan

Housing in Forney compared to Pittsburgh

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,222 people. Homes are going for about $323,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Forney sits at 126.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly,...

18 replies 21 upvotes housing
Sadie Castillo

Best and worst neighborhoods in Forney

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 28,222, Forney is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,222 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most fami...

2 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Emily Morgan

Cost of living reality check -Forney

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $323,500, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,665/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $103,360 in Forney. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved...

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Cora Reyes

Rent vs buy in Forney -what makes sense?

Hello, Median household income is $103,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

3 replies 25 upvotes housing
Ezra Rogers

Is Forney a good place to live?

Homes are going for about $323,500 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Liam Peterson

Moving to Forney for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,665/month for a decent place. Median household income is $103,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $103,360 in Forney. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living...

3 replies 22 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Gutierrez

Living in Forney -the reality

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $323,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Forney sits at 126.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Wo...

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Kaylee W.

Moving to Forney for work -advice?

Just moved here 12 months ago and The median home value here is around $323,500, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,665 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

3 replies 8 upvotes moving
Liam Peterson

Biggest downsides of living in Forney?

I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,222 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a ...

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lake_emilia15

Housing in Forney compared to Nashville

With a population of 28,222, Forney is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better ...

15 replies 22 upvotes housing
Liam Peterson

Most overrated things about Forney

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Baltimore and Household incomes average around $103,360 in Forney. Median household income is $103,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. C...

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Julia Lewis

What I wish I knew before living in Forney

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $103,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $323,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sen...

3 replies 13 upvotes living
Liam Peterson

Best hidden gems in Forney

I work in healthcare and You can expect to pay around $1,665 for rent here. The median home value here is around $323,500, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,665/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Amelia M.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Forney?

We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Forney sits at 126.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $323,500, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,665 for rent here. Household incomes average around $103,360 in Forney. It's not perfect, but the communi...

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Elena Garcia

Just moved to Forney, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Cora Reyes

Forney in the winter -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $103,360, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $103,360 in Forney. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts?

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Amelia M.

Best industries in Forney right now

So, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. T...

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