salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,280 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 313 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Farmers Branch?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Farmers Branch
| Size | Farmers Branch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,716 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,851 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,261 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,508 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Farmers Branch overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Farmers Branch, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Farmers Branch
Life in Farmers Branch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Farmers Branch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $648 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $364,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Farmers Branch, TX?
Renting in Farmers Branch costs a median of about $1,882 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Farmers Branch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,280 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Farmers Branch cheap or expensive?
Farmers Branch is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $98,344. It ranks 313th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Farmers Branch?
The median homeowner in Farmers Branch pays $4,982 a year in property taxes, about 1.37% of the median home value.
Is Farmers Branch more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Farmers Branch?
The median home value in Farmers Branch is $364,600, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
36,645 people live in Farmers Branch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.