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Farmers Branch, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Farmers Branch - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

36,254
Residents
$87,702
Median income
$322,000
Median home
$1,931
Median rent (state)

Farmers Branch - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Farmers Branch places in the 69th percentile for household income and the 19th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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68th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Farmers Branch, TX

Farmers Branch is a small city in Texas, home to 36,254 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Farmers Branch brings in $87,702 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.0%. Typical homes in Farmers Branch are valued around $322,000, and the median resident age is 33.5 years. Educational attainment runs 48.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 73.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 609 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 62% from five years earlier. Farmers Branch's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2748.9 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,931 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

36,254 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$87,702 /yr

Poverty 8.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Farmers Branch compare to other US cities?

Farmers Branch measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 69% higher than other cities
Home value 68% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 19% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Farmers Branch ranks #544 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Farmers Branch against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent is Farmers Branch's strongest outlier among Texas cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Farmers Branch ranks #1 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Farmers Branch only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#358 of 1,520
76th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 1,663
92nd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#226 of 1,505
85th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#888 of 1,663
46th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#147 of 1,663
91st percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

69thIncome percentile
19thSafety percentile

69th percentile nationally for median household income · 19th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Farmers Branch's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Farmers Branch's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 38 Avg. percentile National median
Farmers Branch's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Farmers Branch's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$322,000 32nd percentile more affordable than 32% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Farmers Branch $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Farmers Branch, TX Farmers Branch, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Farmers Branch, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Farmers Branch, TX median $87,702/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Farmers Branch, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Farmers Branch, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 48.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 73.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
36,254
Median Income
$87,702
Median Home Value
$322,000
Median Age
33.5
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor force participation
73.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2748.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
201.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2547.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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35,000 residents36,000 residents37,000 residents38,000 residents39,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 36,223 residents 38,320 residents ▲ +5.8%
Farmers Branch's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
609
housing units authorized
Single-Family
94
detached homes
Multifamily
515
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,582
2020 229
2021 309
2022 588
2023 75
2024 609

Permit volume decreased 62% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.7%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
17.6%
Other
1.9%

Based on 21,440 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Farmers Branch sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,931/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Socorro
36,237 people
La Porte
36,077 people
Texarkana
36,039 people
San Juan
35,674 people
Copperas Cove
37,149 people
Midlothian
37,256 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Farmers Branch's 36,254 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Douglasville, GA
36,284 people
Woodstock, GA
36,297 people
Upper Arlington, OH
36,319 people
Merrillville, IN
36,343 people
Commack, NY
36,353 people
Elmont, NY
36,436 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Farmers Branch's $87,702 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Slater, IA
$87,708 median income
Nesika Beach, OR
$87,712 median income
Cranston, RI
$87,716 median income
Walla Walla East, WA
$87,723 median income
Whitingham, VT
$87,679 median income
Home, WA
$87,679 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Farmers Branch, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Farmers Branch, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 58.9% 8.3% 11.4% 9.4% 11.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 42.6% White 58.9% Black or African American 8.3% Asian 11.4% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.4% Two or more races 11.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Farmers Branch compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Farmers Branch (this city) 36,254 $87,702
Socorro 36,237 $52,100
La Porte 36,077 $81,801
Texarkana 36,039 $49,240
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Farmers Branch, TX?

What is the population of Farmers Branch, TX? +

The population of Farmers Branch, TX stands at 36,254 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Farmers Branch, TX? +

In Farmers Branch, the typical household earns $87,702 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Farmers Branch? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Farmers Branch; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Farmers Branch, TX safe? +

Farmers Branch has a total crime rate of 2748.9 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Farmers Branch, TX? +

A typical home in Farmers Branch is worth $322,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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