# Forney, Texas

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- Published: 2026-10-09T08:48:46-05:00
- Author: Hernan Romero

HomeCommunitiesForney Kaufman County · East of Dallas Forney, Texas A fast-growing Kaufman County city on US-80, named the “Antique Capital of Texas,” with a 127-acre community park, a historic downtown, and Forney ISD. Read the Forney local guideTalk with an agent Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons On this pageForney at a glanceAreas to exploreHousing marketParks & things to doDining, shopping & cultureGetting aroundSchoolsFAQLocal guide & nearbySources Forney at a glanceForney is in northwestern Kaufman County, about 20 miles east of downtown Dallas on US-80. The Texas Legislature named it the “Antique Capital of Texas,” and antique shops still line US-80.The city has grown rapidly, from 23,455 residents at the 2020 census to an estimated 41,658 in 2025, with many new subdivisions. CountyKaufman CountyRegionEast of DallasPopulation23,455 (2020 census); about 41,658 (2025 estimate)Major roadsUS-80; I-20 to the southTransitNot a DART member citySchool districtForney ISD Areas to exploreHistoric downtown ForneyThe original town center with historic buildings and the Spellman Museum of Forney History.US-80 corridorAntique shops, retail, and access to Dallas.Newer master-planned communitiesLarge subdivisions built as the city has grown since the late 1990s.Near Forney Community ParkNeighborhoods close to the city’s main park. Housing market Market data: August 2026Page reviewed: October 2026Typical home value · August 2026$304,636Down 5.1% from August 2025 ($320,941)Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Forney: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.Much of Forney’s housing is newer construction in master-planned communities, often with HOAs and sometimes with special district taxes (such as MUD or PID assessments). Compare total tax rates carefully between subdivisions. Parks, recreation & things to doIn ForneyForney Community Park — A 127-acre park with sports complexes, trails, a splash pad, and a preserved wetland; Phase I opened in 2009.In ForneySpellman Museum of Forney History — A local history museum run by the Historic Preservation League.In ForneyHamblen Park — A small park behind City Hall, near a historic railroad car. Dining, shopping & cultureIn ForneyAntique shops on US-80 — The shops that earned Forney its “Antique Capital of Texas” title.In ForneyHistoric downtown — Local businesses in the original town center.Nearby · MesquiteTown East Mall — Regional shopping a short drive west. Getting aroundUS-80 runs through the city as a limited-access highway, about 20 miles to downtown Dallas.I-20 is to the south.Forney is not a DART member city; most residents commute by car. SchoolsForney ISD serves Forney. Confirm campus assignments for each address, especially in new subdivisions where boundaries can change.Forney ISDSchool assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease. Frequently asked questionsWhy is Forney called the Antique Capital of Texas?The Texas Legislature gave it the title; antique shops line US-80.How fast is Forney growing?From 23,455 at the 2020 census to an estimated 41,658 in 2025.What should buyers check in new subdivisions?HOA dues and any MUD or PID assessments, which affect total tax bills.How far is Forney from Dallas?About 20 miles east of downtown via US-80. Keep exploring Local guideLiving in Forney, Texas: Fast Growth East of DallasNew subdivisions, antiques, a big community park, and what to check on taxes. Nearby communityMesquiteThe “Rodeo Capital of Texas,” with a historical park, arts center, and four interstates. Nearby communityRowlettA lake city on Lake Ray Hubbard with a paddling trail and a DART station downtown. Nearby communitySeagovilleA small southeast city on US-175 with seven parks and room to grow. DirectoryAll 30 DFW communitiesCompare areas by region across Dallas–Fort Worth. Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide. SourcesCity of ForneyCity of Forney: ParksWikipedia: Forney, TexasForney ISDZillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (city-level, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), August 2026 Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth. Thinking about Forney?Talk with a Clever Realtors agent about homes, timing, and the neighborhoods that fit your plans.Talk with an agentSelling in Forney?