Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
AMC CLASSIC Forney 12
Cinema
Citybank Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (27) A-
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Cowboy Chicken
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wacky Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Casa
Fast Food
The Burger Shop Grill
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Mr. Jim's Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Tracy's Training
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Crossfit South Forney
Gym
Groceries (6) B
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Latham Bakery
Bakery
Crumbzz
Bakery
Parks (18) F
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Eastside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Forney Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hamblen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Xeric Garden
Park
Bell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mulberry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jackrabbit Stadium
Park
Reeder Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hampton Playground
Playground
Essex Playground
Playground
Buckingham Park
Park
Shops (35) A+
The Nail Lounge
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Forney Salon Suites
Hairdresser
Euphoria Nail Spa
Beauty
Texas Lamp Manufacturing
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
Furniture One
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Xpress Travel Center
Convenience Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Furniture-N-Cabinets
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hardwood Warehouse Unfinished Furniture
Furniture
Valero
Convenience Store
CEFCO
Convenience Store
Lara's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
DL Nails
Beauty
Jack's Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Brenda's Home Furnishings Way Off Price Furniture Store
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Antiques & Vintage Texas
Furniture
Settlers
Convenience Store
Vio Custom Collections
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forney.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Forney is 109/100 - which is 18% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Forney crime rates are 1,360 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,161 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
199 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Forney is $93,792 - which is 71% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$93,792 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ideal Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Forney Fire Department
Fire Station
Forney Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Forney Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Forney home prices are $216,100 - which is 51% higher than Texas
Home Price
$216,100 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Forney graduation rate is 89% - which is 15% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
59% D+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (10) F
Crosby El
Kathryn Wolfe Criswell El
L E Claybon El
Nell Hill Rhea El
Johnson El
Henderson El
Forney Academic Center
Blackburn El
Margaret Taylor Smith El
Lewis El
High Schools (3) F
Forney H S
Forney Academic Center
North Forney H S
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ratings C+

Forney has an overall rating of 66% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes A-
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Make the Most of Your Forney, TX Vacation 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Forney has all the activities that will make your time in the city worthwhile for you and your family. Whether you're looking to spend more time outdoors or want to find a great place to eat, Forney has attractions that will make your vacation one to remember.

The Gentle Zoo i ...Read More s a popular attraction because animals are allowed to stay in areas that are very similar to their natural habitats. There are also several physical activities for you and the kids to enjoy at the zoo. Spellman Museum of Forney History is another attraction you'll want to visit while you're in the city, especially if you want to learn more about the leaders and events that make Forney unique.

Galaxy Sports Bar is a great place to grab a bite to eat after a day of sightseeing, or you can catch a movie and get refreshments at the local AMC Theater. Mesquite Aviation is in town as well, and will give you a fascinating aerial tour of Forney. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forney? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Eastside Park
      Unknown Name
      Forney Community Park
      Unknown Name
      Hamblen Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      AMC CLASSIC Forney 12
      Citybank Stadium

      Food & Drink

      MOD Pizza
      Sonic
      Golden Chick
      Panera Bread
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Schlotzsky's
      Cowboy Chicken
      Jack in the Box

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forney? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forney.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forney? The cost of living in Forney is 109/100 - which is 18% higher than Texas.
      Forney
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forney? Forney crime rates are 1,360, which are 50% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,360 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forney? The median income in Forney is $93,792 which is 71% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $93,79270% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,4826% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Forney a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Forney home prices? Forney home prices are $216,100 - which is 51% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $216,10017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22930% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Forney have good schools? The Forney graduation rate is 89% - which is 15% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Forney a good place to live? Forney has an overall rating of 66% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      18 total surveys

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