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Farmers Branch, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Farmers Branch.

Population: 46,350 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Farmers Branch, TX is $543,875 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $646,500 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,724/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$543,875

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$543,875
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$549,993
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$646,500
Median list price
$625,725
Median price per sqft
$285
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
199
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
174
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,724/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,807/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES, CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD, DALLAS ISD
Schools include
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH, FARMERS BRANCH EL, FIELD MIDDLE, STARK EL, BLAIR EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
145
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
RSR Corp. (10.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
148
Days with Moderate air quality
206
Highest AQI recorded (year)
304

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
713
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
483,177
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
313,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Addison Airport (ADS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
50
Hospitals include
DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER, PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,408 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
39.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,389
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,643,802
Average weekly wage
$1,799
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12,691

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Farmers BranchState medianUS median
Typical home value$543,875$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$646,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,724/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,389$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Farmers Branch, TX?
$543,875.
What is the median sale price in Farmers Branch, TX?
$646,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Farmers Branch, TX?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Farmers Branch, TX?
Typical rent: $1,724/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farmers Branch, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Farmers Branch, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 145 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Farmers Branch, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farmers Branch, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farmers Branch, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Farmers Branch, TX?
12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Farmers Branch, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Farmers Branch, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Farmers Branch, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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