Neighborhood in Farmers Branch, Dallas County

Living in Northeast Farmers Branch, Farmers Branch

B+

1st of 3areas in Farmers Branch
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Farmers Branch overall: A-

Northeast Farmers Branch covers part of Farmers Branch, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Farmers Branch. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,700
Median rent
$1,980
Median home value
$209,000
Household income
$89,300
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
18%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Farmers Branch

Northeast Farmers Branch is an area in Farmers Branch with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly rented (82% of homes) and 30% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Farmers Branch, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Farmers Branch

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Farmers Branch

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across Farmers Branch.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Farmers Branch report card

Each grade compares Northeast Farmers Branch with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,980, homes cost 2.3x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $89,300, 2.8% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 21 min, 15% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    18% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Farmers Branch compared with Farmers Branch

Better than Farmers Branch

  • Home value to income: 2.3x41% lower than Farmers Branch (4.0x)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%8 points lower than Farmers Branch (20%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%7 points lower than Farmers Branch (43%)

Worse than Farmers Branch

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 18%24 points lower than Farmers Branch (42%)
  • People below the poverty line: 28%16 points higher than Farmers Branch (11%)
  • Median rent: $1,9806% higher than Farmers Branch ($1,864)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CGeorge Herbert Walker Bush ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD0.3 mi
  • CThomas C Marsh MiddleMiddle, Dallas ISD1.9 mi
  • BW T White High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Farmers Branch

Median rent in Northeast Farmers Branch is $1,980 a month, 6% higher than the Farmers Branch median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $209,000, 43% lower than the Farmers Branch median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,525 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFarmers BranchTexas
Median rent6% higher than Farmers Branch$1,980$1,864$1,403
Median home value43% lower than Farmers Branch$209,000$364,600$283,800
Home value to income41% lower than Farmers Branch2.3x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Farmers Branch36%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points lower than Farmers Branch18%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Farmers Branch4.7%8.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Farmers Branch199420011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,525
Mortgage payment
$1,144
Property tax
$381
Median rent, for comparison
$1,980

Based on a $209,000 home in Northeast 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 for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFarmers BranchTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Farmers Branch$89,300$91,186$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Farmers Branch2.8%1.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Farmers Branch28%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Farmers Branch54%53%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Farmers Branch21 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Farmers Branch15%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Farmers Branch0.9%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Farmers Branch99%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northeast Farmers Branch

Under 1825%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6432%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black6.3%
Asian7.3%
Other or more than one race5.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Farmers Branch

  1. 2BEast Farmers BranchMedian rent $1,740
  2. 3B-Central Farmers BranchMedian rent $1,730

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BHighland TimbersHouston
  2. B-Turnberry VillagePlano
  3. A-The CoveHouston

Questions about Northeast Farmers Branch

Is Northeast Farmers Branch a good place to live?

Northeast Farmers Branch covers part of Farmers Branch, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Farmers Branch. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Farmers Branch?

Median rent in Northeast Farmers Branch is $1,980 a month, 6% higher than the Farmers Branch median. The median home is worth $209,000, 43% lower than the Farmers Branch median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Farmers Branch.

What schools serve Northeast Farmers Branch?

The closest rated public schools are George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary (elementary, rated C), Thomas C Marsh Middle (middle, rated C) and W T White High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Farmers Branch that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.