Living in Forney, TX
Suburb in Texas
Forney is a suburb in Texas, home to about 28,000 people, with 3.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Forney a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 14 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.3× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $266k and rents for $2,430 a month
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 2 within 9 mi
- Hot summers: highs around 95°F
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
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Key facts
Living in Forney: common questions
What is the cost of living in Forney?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $266k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Forney?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.9% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Forney safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.3× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Forney?
Public schools in Forney test above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 17 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Forney?
Forney has mild winters: winter days average around 59°F and summer days around 95°F.
Does Forney get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and heat waves: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.73 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Forney?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 24 mi away.
How Forney scores
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