Living in Farmers Branch, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmers Branch · Census data 2020–2024
Farmers Branch has 36,645 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $91,186 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $364,600, the median rent is $1,864/month.
Farmers Branch at a glance
- Population
- 36,645
- Median age
- 33.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,186State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $364,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,864/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Farmers Branch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Farmers Branch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmers Branch the median home value is $364,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,864 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,513 a month in housing costs.
Farmers Branch median household income
The median household income in Farmers Branch is $91,186 and the income per person is $48,638. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Farmers Branch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,260
- Owner-occupied
- 42.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.31
Farmers Branch demographics
- Population
- 36,645
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 15,810
- Foreign-born
- 29%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmers Branch ›
Education in Farmers Branch
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Farmers Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmers Branch
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Farmers Branch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Branch | 36,645 | $91,186 | $364,600 | $1,864 |
| Addison | 17,290 | $73,854 | $482,000 | $1,784 |
| Carrollton | 133,740 | $101,396 | $381,000 | $1,735 |
| Coppell | 42,154 | $146,235 | $560,500 | $2,022 |
| Irving | 256,492 | $81,830 | $315,600 | $1,619 |
| University Park | 25,155 | $250,001 | $1,861,800 | $3,272 |
| Highland Park | 8,773 | $250,001 | $1,989,900 | $1,940 |
| Hebron | 253 | $218,424 | $478,600 | $1,225 |
| Lewisville | 131,080 | $89,233 | $378,500 | $1,670 |
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What is the median household income in Farmers Branch, TX?
The median household income in Farmers Branch is $91,186, 16% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmers Branch?
The median home value in Farmers Branch is $364,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Farmers Branch?
The median gross rent in Farmers Branch is $1,864 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Farmers Branch, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Farmers Branch?
The median age in Farmers Branch is 33.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Farmers Branch?
The average commute to work in Farmers Branch is 22 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmers Branch?
The unemployment rate in Farmers Branch is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmers Branch?
52.8% of adults in Farmers Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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