City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Farmersville, TX

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

3,851
Residents
$47,016
Median income
$273,600
Median home
$1,931
Median rent (state)

Farmersville - the verdict

Nationally, Farmersville sits in the 15th percentile for household income and the 42nd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

15th
percentile, household income
60th
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
42nd
percentile, safety
📝 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: Farmersville, TX

Farmersville is a small town in Texas, home to 3,851 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Farmersville brings in $47,016 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 10.6%. Home values in Farmersville run a median of $273,600, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. 9.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 434 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 1967% from five years earlier. Farmersville reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1599.3 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than 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). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,931 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

3,851 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$47,016 /yr

Poverty 10.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Farmersville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Farmersville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 15% higher than other cities
Home value 60% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 42% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Farmersville ranks #364 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Farmersville 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 Farmersville's strongest outlier among Texas cities

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

Median Household Income
#1,211 of 1,520
20th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 1,663
92nd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#326 of 1,505
78th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#716 of 1,663
57th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,319 of 1,663
20th 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.

15thIncome percentile
42ndSafety percentile

15th percentile nationally for median household income · 42nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Farmersville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Farmersville'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 29 Avg. percentile National median
Farmersville'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 Farmersville's home value compares nationally

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

$273,600 40th percentile more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Farmersville $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 - Farmersville, TX Farmersville, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Farmersville, 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 Farmersville, TX median $47,016/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%
Farmersville, 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 Farmersville, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.0%

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

Population
3,851
Median Income
$47,016
Median Home Value
$273,600
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Labor force participation
51.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1599.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
137.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1462.2
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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3,000 residents4,000 residents5,000 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,728 residents 5,531 residents ▲ +48.4%
Farmersville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
434
housing units authorized
Single-Family
434
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
112.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 21
2020 86
2021 80
2022 73
2023 68
2024 434

Permit volume increased 1967% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.9%
Carpool
22.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.5%
Work from Home
10.0%

Based on 1,579 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 Farmersville 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
98.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Wills Point
3,848 people
Clyde
3,899 people
Bunker Hill
3,801 people
Hudson Bend
3,902 people
San Diego
3,795 people
Sullivan City
3,919 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Farmersville's 3,851 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bellaire, OH
3,852 people
Mulberry, OH
3,850 people
Sewickley, PA
3,850 people
York Harbor, ME
3,853 people
Ballville, OH
3,853 people
Northlake, SC
3,848 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Farmersville's $47,016 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cloverdale, IN
$47,016 median income
Dravosburg, PA
$47,016 median income
Vevay, IN
$47,014 median income
Marlborough, MO
$47,011 median income
Madill, OK
$47,022 median income
Goldsboro, NC
$47,005 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Farmersville, 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 Farmersville, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 61.4% 9.2% 6.8% 19.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 36.9% White 61.4% Black or African American 9.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 6.8% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 19.6% 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 Farmersville 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
Farmersville (this city) 3,851 $47,016
Wills Point 3,848 $66,144
Clyde 3,899 $63,616
Bunker Hill 3,801 $250,001
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Farmersville, TX?

What is the population of Farmersville, TX? +

Farmersville, TX counts 3,851 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Farmersville, TX? +

Median annual household income in Farmersville runs $47,016, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Farmersville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Farmersville; 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 Farmersville, TX safe? +

Farmersville has a total crime rate of 1599.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Farmersville, TX? +

Homes in Farmersville carry a median value of $273,600, 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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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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