In Forney, we are proud of our friendly small-town roots, but we want the world to know that we are a modern community that is on the move with a rapidly increasing population, reasonable cost of living, business-friendly leadership, and the skilled workforce that will benefit your business.
Forney Numbers
153,715
Trade Area Population (2023)
177,488
Projected Population (2027)
32.4
Median Age
$103,360
Median Household Income
352
Home Starts (FY 2024-2025)
40,145
Preliminary/Future Home Lots
$351,500
Median Home Sale Price (Redfin, Oct. 2025)
Education & Degrees
Forney ISD Four-year Graduation Rate (High School)- 97.6% versus Statewide 90%
A-Rated School District for Financial Integrity by Texas Education Agency
US Census 2019-2023 Estimate - 35.0% of Adults over 25 in Forney (just the city) have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or higher