Small city in Dallas County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Farmers Branch, TX

A-

36th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 83 of 100
43rd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Farmers Branch earns a grade of A- on our index, 36th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and internet access, and trails on home ownership and health. It is a strong pick for young professionals and remote workers.

  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for remote workers
  • Errands close by
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high
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Where Farmers Branch is in Texas.
Population
38,320+7.7% since 2020
Median rent
$1,86433% higher than Texas
Median home value
$364,60028% higher than Texas
Household income
$91,186Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
133Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch sits about 11 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 38,320 people lived here in 2025, up 7.7% from 2020. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2001).

Local spots people know include Rawhide Park, Oran Good Park and Gussie Field Watterworth Park.

The median age is 33.4, 26% of households have children, 42% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $91,186 a year (16% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Farmers Branch

  • Strong public schools. 86% of the 7 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 133 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 66% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Plenty close to home. 8 grocery stores, 174 restaurants and 52 parks are mapped in town.

Cons of living in Farmers Branch

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,864, 33% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Farmers Branch suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 86% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 66% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 16% higher than the Texas median, with 174 restaurants and 15 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 20% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 66% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 73% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,864 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 88% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,864 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for people on a budget.

Farmers Branch report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Farmers Branch with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,864, homes cost 4.0x income.

    50 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $91,186, 1.9% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade B+

    7 rated campuses, 86% rated A or B.

    75 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade C+

    133 violent crimes per 100k, 2,031 property crimes per 100k.

    54 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    8 grocery stores, 174 restaurants, 52 parks mapped in town.

    94 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 20% work from home.

    65 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade C+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    53 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade D+

    20% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    42% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs US cities

Where Farmers Branch stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%19 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%9 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 22 min19% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%20 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $1,86433% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x11% higher than Texas (3.6x)

Cost of living in Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch renters pay a median of $1,864 a month, 33% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $75,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 43% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $364,600, 28% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,996 before tax, or $2,411 with property tax. That is $547 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Farmers Branch pays $4,982 a year, 18% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Farmers Branch

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Farmers BranchStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent33% higher than Texas$1,864$1,403$1,413
Median home value28% higher than Texas$364,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income11% higher than Texas4.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Texas43%52%51%
Median property tax per year18% higher than Texas$4,982$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points lower than Texas42%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200119921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,411
Mortgage payment
$1,996
Property tax
$415
Median rent, for comparison
$1,864

Based on a $364,600 home in Farmers Branch, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Farmers Branch safe?

In 2025, Farmers Branch Police Department reported 50 violent crimes and 764 property crimes. That works out to 133 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 66% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 2,031 property crimes per 100,000, about the same as the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 32% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Farmers Branch by yearTexas13320212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
133
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
2,031
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Farmers Branch by yearTexas2,03120212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Farmers Branch Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch has 7 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 86% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Early College High School and Blair Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 86 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
75
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
86
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AEarly College High SchoolHigh, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD96 of 100
  • ABlair ElementaryElementary, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD92 of 100
  • BField MiddleMiddle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD88 of 100
  • BFarmers Branch ElementaryElementary, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD87 of 100
  • BMcLaughlin Strickland ElementaryElementary, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD84 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Farmers Branch

We grade 3 areas inside Farmers Branch. The top three are Northeast Farmers Branch (B+), East Farmers Branch (B) and Central Farmers Branch (B-). If price matters most, Central Farmers Branch has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,730 a month. Northeast Farmers Branch is the priciest, at $1,980. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Farmers Branch neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Farmers Branch

    Everyday places mapped inside Farmers Branch, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Rawhide Park, Oran Good Park, Gussie Field Watterworth Park.

    The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 19% shorter than the Texas average. 20% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 11 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Farmers Branch work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $91,186, income per person is $48,638, unemployment is 1.9% and 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    8
    Pharmacies
    18
    Restaurants
    174
    Cafes
    15
    Bars
    18
    Parks
    52
    Gyms
    36
    Hospitals and urgent care
    8
    Childcare
    7
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income16% higher than Texas$91,186$78,476$80,734
    Income per person19% higher than Texas$48,638$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas1.9%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas11%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Texas53%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points higher than Texas88%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas20%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute19% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home5 points higher than Texas20%14%15%
    Workers who work from home20%
    Workers who take transit0.9%
    Workers who walk1.3%
    Workers who bike0.0%

    Who lives in Farmers Branch

    Under 1822%
    18 to 3431%
    35 to 6435%
    65 and over12%

    Median age 33.4 years. 26% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White36%
    Hispanic or Latino41%
    Black8.8%
    Asian11%
    Other or more than one race3.9%

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    Weather in Farmers Branch

    Farmers Branch has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 38°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Farmers Branch30°50°70°90°58J62F70M77A85M93J97J97A90S80O68N59DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Dallas Love Fld, 5 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesHigh
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresLow
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Farmers Branch

    Nearby, Addison gets a B-, Carrollton gets an A and Coppell gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. B-AddisonSmall city, 17,290 people4 mi
    2. ACarrolltonCity, 133,740 people4 mi
    3. A+CoppellSmall city, 42,154 people7 mi
    4. B-IrvingCity, 256,492 people7 mi
    5. A+University ParkSmall city, 25,155 people7 mi
    6. A+Highland ParkTown, 8,773 people8 mi

    Farmers Branch in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 40A-Dennis1,402 people69 mito downtown
    5. 41A-Mansfield77,510 people26 mito downtown
    6. 42A-Celina34,268 people37 mito downtown
    7. 43A-Farmers Branch36,645 people11 mito downtown
    8. 44A-Krum6,189 people42 mito downtown
    9. 45A-Grapevine51,139 people20 mito downtown
    10. 46A-Dalworthington Gardens2,180 people24 mito downtown

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    Living in Farmers Branch: common questions

    Is Farmers Branch, TX a good place to live?

    Farmers Branch earns a grade of A- on our index, 36th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and internet access, and trails on home ownership and health. It is a strong pick for young professionals and remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Farmers Branch?

    Renters in Farmers Branch pay a median of $1,864 a month, 33% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $364,600, 28% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,411, including property tax.

    Is Farmers Branch safe?

    In 2025, Farmers Branch Police Department reported 133 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 66% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 2,031 per 100,000, about the same as the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Farmers Branch?

    We found 7 rated public school campuses inside Farmers Branch. 86% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 75 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Farmers Branch?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Farmers Branch are Northeast Farmers Branch, East Farmers Branch and Central Farmers Branch. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Farmers Branch flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Farmers Branch as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Farmers Branch?

    Summers in Farmers Branch peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 38°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Farmers Branch?

    The average one-way commute is 22 min, 19% lower than the Texas average. About 20% of workers work from home. It is about 11 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.