What are the schools like in Forney, TX?

Forney is served primarily by FORNEY ISD. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Forney?

The median household income in Forney, TX is $102,107 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Forney, TX?

Forney has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Forney, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Forney, TX affordable or expensive?

Forney's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forney is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,100 and the median rent is $1,466 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forney, TX?

Forney has a violent crime rate of 155.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 652.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forney, TX a Good Place to Live?

Forney is a small city of 25,269 in Texas, with a median household income of $102,107 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Forney stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Forney is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forney city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Forney's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forney costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Forney, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,466	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,107	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Forney's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.6 /100k

Property Crime

652.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Forney is served primarily by FORNEY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forney, TX	National Avg
School District	FORNEY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forney sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forney, TX
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Forney, TX	National Avg
Population	25,269	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Forney

Forney, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75126

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forney, TX affordable or expensive?

Forney's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Forney roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $278,100 and median rent is $1,466/month.

What is the crime rate in Forney, TX?

Forney's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 652.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forney?

Public schools in Forney are operated by FORNEY ISD. The district has 11 elementary, 8 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forney, TX a good place to live?

Forney, TX has a population of 25,269, a median household income of $102,107, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Forney?

Forney averages 57.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forney?

Forney, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75126.

What is the population of Forney?

The population of Forney, Texas is 25,269 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forney?

Key numbers for living in Forney: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $278,100, median household income $102,107, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.