# Living in Forney, Texas: Fast Growth East of Dallas

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

Last reviewed October 2026 · Market data: August 2026 Forney has nearly doubled in population this decade. For buyers, that means lots of new construction and some important details to check. Here is the guide. Forney community pageAll communities Growth and new homes Forney grew from 23,455 residents in 2020 to an estimated 41,658 in 2025. Much of the housing is new construction in master-planned communities. Ask about HOA dues and whether a subdivision has MUD or PID assessments, which can add significantly to annual taxes. Antiques and downtown The Texas Legislature named Forney the “Antique Capital of Texas,” and antique shops still line US-80. The historic downtown includes the Spellman Museum of Forney History. Parks Forney Community Park covers 127 acres, with sports complexes, trails, a splash pad, and a preserved wetland. Schools and commuting Forney ISD serves the city; new campuses and boundary changes are common in growing districts, so confirm assignments. US-80 is the main route to Dallas, about 20 miles west. Forney housing market: what the numbers say Typical home value, August 2026: $304,636, down 5.1% from $320,941 in August 2025. Source: Zillow Home Value Index, city of Forney, all single-family homes and condos, middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. This is a model estimate of value, not a median sale or list price, and it changes monthly. Forney’s typical value fell about 5 percent over the year to August 2026 in this dataset, one of the larger declines among the communities we cover. New-home incentives from builders can also affect resale pricing. Questions to ask before you buy, sell, or rent in Forney Does the subdivision have MUD or PID assessments? What is the total tax rate? What are the HOA dues? Which Forney ISD campuses serve this address, and are boundaries changing? How long is the US-80 commute at rush hour? For sellers: how do builder incentives on new homes affect your pricing? For renters: who handles HOA compliance? Keep exploring See the Forney community page for a quick overview, or compare nearby Mesquite, Rowlett and Seagoville. When you’re ready, our home buying guide, home selling guide, and rental guide walk through each step, or talk with a Clever Realtors agent. Sources City of Forney: Parks Wikipedia: Forney, Texas Forney ISD Zillow Research data This guide is general information reviewed in October 2026. Businesses, events, transit, and school boundaries change, so confirm details with the official sources above. School assignments must be verified for each property address.