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Forney

Pop. 31,532·61st most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Forney, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,938/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$27
Falling (Monthly)
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Forney · $1,938
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Forney's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,938/mo
Expected by trend
$2,153/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,534
2 BR
$1,801
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,898
Research median
$1,801/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,256/yr
At $1,938/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Forney, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,532
Median income
$104,112
Median age
31.4
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
30.4%
24.6%
28.5%
Under 1830.4%
18–3424.6%
35–5428.5%
55–648.5%
65+8.1%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
20%
22.4%
White56.8%
Black20%
Hispanic22.4%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
21.3%
35.4%
36.6%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Forney, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,640 → $1,938
up 18.2%
Income
$93,803 → $104,112
up 11.0%
Population
22,770 → 31,532
up 38.5%
Renter share
24.5% → 27.8%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 36.6%
+7.4 pts
Median age
32.3 → 31.4
-0.9 yrs

The median rent in Forney, TX stood at $1,640 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,938, reflecting a 18.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Forney, TX now reports about $104,112, up from $93,803 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 38.5% since 2021, moving from about 22,770 residents to roughly 31,532. Renters now make up 27.8% of households, compared with 24.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.6% of adults here, versus 29.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Forney, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Forney, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Forney is $1,938/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,460/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,801/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,534/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,260/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($104,112/yr), Forney ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Forney an affordable city for renters?

Forney is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,938/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($104,112/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Forney falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Forney?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,938/mo in Forney. The local median household income is $104,112/yr, meaning the typical Forney household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Forney?

Rent in Forney has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Forney rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Forney is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #61 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,938/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Forney?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Forney ($1,938/mo): Mesquite ($1,437/mo), Terrell ($1,645/mo), Rockwall ($1,794/mo).

What percentage of Forney residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of Forney households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. Forney leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Forney rent compare to the national average?

Forney's median rent of $1,938/mo is $27 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #61 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,938/mo, rent takes ~22% of Forney's median household income ($104,112/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Forney 22%Benchmark 30%
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