Farmers Branch, TX

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 people live in Farmers Branch.

The People and Families of Farmers Branch

In Farmers Branch, about 54% of adults are married.

Farmers Branch is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmers Branch had a median family income of $57,531. Overall, families in Farmers Branch are likely to be financially secure. The city does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in Farmers Branch tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($8,500) in Farmers Branch than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Farmers Branch Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Farmers Branch, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Texas.

Commuting

In Farmers Branch, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Farmers Branch Almanac

Farmers Branch Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Farmers Branch Public Libraries

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Farmers Branch Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Farmers Branch residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Farmers Branch, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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Farmers Branch Colleges

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