Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
13%
Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,550
Population
42,479
Renter Mix
62% Rent
This North Dallas suburb truly has it all
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Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Farmers Branch combines residential comfort with easy access to city amenities. The city's extensive parks and green spaces have earned it the nickname "The City in a Park." With approximately 36,000 residents, Farmers Branch offers various rental options, from studios averaging $1,359 monthly to three-bedroom homes at $2,434. The DART light rail station area and the historic district near the original settlement feature established residential communities, while providing convenient access to downtown Dallas.
Farmers Branch traces its roots to the 1850s, when settlers Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran established the community. Originally called Mustang Branch, the name later changed to reflect the area's farming heritage. Today, the city serves as headquarters for more than 3,500 businesses, including Celanese Corporation and OxyChem. The Farmers Branch Historical Park hosts community events throughout the year, while the Farmers Branch Creek Greenbelt offers trails and outdoor recreation. Dallas Christian College and Brookhaven College provide higher education opportunities within the area.
Explore the City
The Galleria Mall is a great place for Farmers Branch residents to get everything they need.
Farmers Branch Community Recreation & Aquatic Center is a popular destination for residents.
Rawhide Trail Park in Farmers Branch has benches along the paths for you to rest and relax.
Stop and smell the Farmers Branch roses at the Jeff Fuller Rose Garden.
Find plenty of dining options in Farmers Branch, like Roots Southern Table or Red Stix
Farmers Branch's DART Station gives residents a convenient way to get around the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,544
Average: $100,015
Education
17,060
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,324
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Farmers Branch has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Farmers Branch, TX is $1,391 for a studio, $1,534 for one bedroom, $1,984 for two bedrooms, and $2,474 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmers Branch has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,534/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$4,262/month
2,168 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,620/month
943 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,782/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Farmers Branch, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
729 Students
McLaughlin Strickland Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
Farmers Branch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Chapel Hill Preparatory School
Public
Grades PK-5
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
963 Students
Dallas Can Academy At Carrollton-F
Public
Grades 9-12
319 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elm Fork Preserve
- Beckert Park
- Cottonwood Park
- Coppell Community Garden
- Grapevine Springs Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.