At a Glance
Median Income
$103,360
$39,216 per capita
Home Value
$323,500
Zillow: $304,636
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
664/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.1% smoking rate
How Forney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forney residents earn a median household income of $103,360 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,216. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forney is $323,500 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,636. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 30.0% 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 2007.
Safety & Crime
Forney reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 664/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Forney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forney has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
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 34.
Data Overview
People
Population28,222
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,777/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,360
Per Capita$39,216
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$323,500
Rent$1,665
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$304,636
Housing Units9,061
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property664/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary109/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation461 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Forney was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.