salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,840 a year. That is $48 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 394 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Forney?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Forney
| Size | Forney | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,611 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,606 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,707 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,407 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,438 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Forney 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 Forney, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Forney
Life in Forney
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forney?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $67 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $346,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forney, TX?
Renting in Forney costs a median of about $2,471 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Forney?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,840 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Forney cheap or expensive?
Forney is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $112,285. It ranks 394th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Forney?
The median homeowner in Forney pays $6,294 a year in property taxes, about 1.82% of the median home value.
Is Forney 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 Forney?
The median home value in Forney is $346,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
31,532 people live in Forney. Numbers are typical (middle) values.