Apartments for rent in Forney, TX

Forney, Texas is a town with just over 19,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 32, are younger than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 86% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,193/month, exceeding the state average by $165 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

With an average commute time of about 38 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Forney residents find that getting to work takes some patience. Many residents (47%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not used widely. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

There are three primary industries in Forney: retail, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just under $95K, Forney workers earn more than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Forney has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the state average, as 7% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 12% have a Bachelor's degree.