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A town of 31,532. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Population
31,532
+60% since 2010
Typical home
$305K
−5.1% in a year
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
31.4
years
Jobs based here
7,849
A commuter town
What makes Forney stand out
The 3 things Forney does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Forney has grown 60% since 2010
14,661 people in 2010; 31,532 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Forney’s report card
SchoolsB+Beats 69% of TX districtsHousing$305K2% above the TX typical homeHealthB+Healthier than 67% of U.S. townsCommute22 miHalf of commuters travel lessOutdoors3 miof trails · 2.5% conservedSafetyB+Less crime than 69% of U.S. townsClimate95°/36°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowHazards35/100Low risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →95°
Clear
H 0° · L 72°
Local news
All →- Study: Proposed Forney Public Library Bond Vote Could Generate $4.74 Economic Return for Every Dollar SpentInforney News · Sep 22
- City of Forney Launches New Online Portal for Public Information RequestsInforney News · Sep 15
- Falbit 4 Mile Middle School Relay **2 Spots Left*** 2026 - Teams AttendingTexas MileSplit · Aug 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Forney. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Forney’s public schools outperform 69% of Texas districts
The public schools Forney’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Wilson El | PK–4 | 786 | Not graded |
| Willett El | K–4 | 741 | Not graded |
| Johnson El | K–4 | 655 | A− |
| Claybon El | PK–4 | 583 | A |
| Henderson El | PK–4 | 580 | A− |
| Criswell El | PK–4 | 549 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduationAll 17 schools →
Housing
A typical Forney home is worth about $305K
The typical Forney home is worth about $305,000, down 5.1% in a year, close to the Texas typical home.
$305KZillow home value
Typical home value
Forney$305K
Texas$299K
Market temperature
70
days on market
98.9%
sale-to-list price
−5.1%
value change, 1 year
30
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Forney beats the Texas average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
8 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Forney | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.7% | 12.7% |
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
7.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
78th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Forney
Most working residents leave Forney for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Dallas (32%), Mesquite (6%) and Garland (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Forney5%
Dallas32%
Mesquite6%
Garland4%
Richardson4%
22 mi
median commute distance
7,849
jobs based in Forney
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
2.5% of Forney is conserved land
2.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
2.5%conserved
2.5%
conserved · 253 of 10,226 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#248
most conserved land in TX
#306
most walkable in TX
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mulberry Park | 1.3 mi | 40 |
| 2. Forney Community Park | 0.2 mi | 142 |
| 3. Eastside Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 69% of U.S. towns
Forney reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Forney1.4
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Forney5.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
74th
percentile among TX towns
59
violent crimes reported in 2025
246
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Forney has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–58°
Spring54–75°
Summer73–93°
Fall56–78°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 11
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 2009
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Forney for work
Where Forney’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,849jobs based in Forney
5%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023