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Farmers Branch, Texas

Introduction to Farmers Branch, Texas

Farmers Branch, Texas, in Dallas county, is 4 miles S of Carrollton, Texas (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,508 people live in Farmers Branch.

Farmers Branch History

Farmers Branch was first settled in 1842. Thomas Keenan and his wife Sarah were the first settlers of the area. Originally, the city was part of Peter's Colony and known as Mustang. Later on, it was renamed Farmers Branch because of the area's flourishing crops and rich soil. The Webb's Chapel Methodist Church, the first church of the city and first school of the county, was established in 1845. The city's post office was established in 1848. The Dallas and Wichita Railroad entered the city around 1877. Farmers Branch was officially incorporated on February 23, 1946.

Farmers Branch and nearby Attractions

  • Farmers Branch Historical Park
  • Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park
  • Dallas Children's Museum
  • Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center
  • Dallas World Aquarium Zoological Gardens
  • Six Flags Over Texas

Things To Do In Farmers Branch

The Farmers Branch Historical Park, which preserves the history and heritage of Texas and Peters Colony, is a great place for all history buffs. Some of the other local parks are the Bicentennial Park, Gussie Field Watterworth Park, Dutch Village Park, Morningstar Park, Kerr Park, Temple Trails Park, and Winn Park. The Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park, and Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center are also worth visiting. In addition, you can reach the Six Flags Over Texas within few minutes by car.

Farmers Branch Transportation

Flights can be availed from Dallas Love Field Airport.

Farmers Branch Higher Education

Brookhaven College is the local college. Richland College and The University of Texas at Dallas are also nearby.

High Points

Farmers Branch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyFarmers Branch Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Farmers Branch Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Farmers Branch Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Farmers Branch College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Farmers Branch Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Farmers Branch Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Farmers Branch, TX

Comparing Farmers Branch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime33

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