2026 Forney community guide · Kaufman County
The “Antique Capital of Texas” is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with master-planned communities, a new hospital on the way and a straight shot to Dallas on US-80.
By Shayla Eadler, Broker & Owner (TREC #747934) · Updated
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From new homes in Devonshire to established master plans and older streets near downtown, here are the latest Forney listings and the searches our buyers run most.
01Overview
For many buyers, yes. Forney offers some of the most affordable new construction in the eastern Dallas suburbs, with a typical home value near $303,000, amenity-rich master plans and about a 30-minute drive to downtown Dallas on US-80. The trade-offs are MUD taxes in many newer neighborhoods, traffic while US-80 is widened, and a fast-growing school district rated C (79) in 2025.
Forney was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1884, and it is named for John W. Forney. The Texas Legislature designated it the “Antique Capital of Texas,” and antique shopping is still part of downtown’s identity.
Growth since 2020 has been dramatic. The Census Bureau estimates Forney grew from about 23,300 residents in 2020 to 41,658 in July 2025, including 8.5% growth in the last year alone, which ranked eighth among U.S. cities of 20,000 or more. The Forney EDC counts more than 25,000 planned home lots in the surrounding trade area.
Many of the newest neighborhoods, including master plans such as Devonshire, Windmill Farms, Travis Ranch, Gateway Parks and Clements Ranch, share a Forney mailing address, but not all of them are inside city limits. Some sit in a MUD or water district, which changes your tax rate, your water provider and sometimes your electric company, so we check every address.
Kaufman County MUDs and fresh-water supply districts levied about $0.45 to $1.00 per $100 in 2025, on top of county and school taxes. On a $350,000 home, a $1.00 MUD adds about $3,500 a year, so compare total tax rates, not just prices.
02Honest take
What we tell our own clients before they make a move.
Pros
Cons
03Where to live
Forney neighborhoods are mostly master-planned communities on the edges of town, plus older streets near downtown. These are the names our buyers ask about most.
A large master plan about five miles from downtown with two pools, a splash pad, a clubhouse, lakes and fishing ponds, a dog park and trails. Water comes from High Point Water Supply and electricity from Farmers Electric Co-op.
Homes near DevonshireOne of Forney’s established master-planned communities, which also includes the 272-unit Parc at Windmill Farms apartments. Mostly resales today.
Homes near Windmill FarmsA master-planned community in the Forney area. Ask us which sections are inside city limits and which carry a MUD.
Homes near Travis RanchA master-planned community in Forney. Tax districts and utilities vary by section, so we check each address.
Homes near Gateway ParksOne of the newer master plans with a Forney address. Ask us about current phases, builders and the tax setup.
Homes near Clements RanchA neighborhood inside Forney city limits with its own public improvement district, which levied $0.12 per $100 in 2025 on top of city, county and school taxes.
Homes near Fox HollowOlder homes on the streets around downtown and Bois D’Arc Street, close to antique shops, city hall and downtown festivals.
Homes near Historic downtown ForneyMost of Forney’s new construction is in master plans on the edges of town, and builders and phases change quickly. Before you visit a model home, ask us whether that section is in city limits, which MUD or PID applies, and who provides water and electricity.
We could verify current pricing for one builder at the time of writing. Ask us for an up-to-date list of builders in each master plan.
| Community | Builders | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire | Bloomfield Homes | About 1,840–4,226 sq ft; about $376K–$595K; Forney ISD |
Builders and incentives change often. Bring us to your first model-home visit and we’ll represent you, not the builder. How we help new-build buyers →
04Market
Zillow’s typical Forney home value was about $303,300 in September 2026, down about 5% from a year earlier. In ZIP 75126, which also covers neighborhoods outside city limits, Realtor.com counted 753 active listings (about the same as a year earlier) at a median list price of $335,000, down 4%, with a median of 74 days on market and about 27% of listings showing a price cut.
With so much new construction competing for the same buyers, resale homes in Forney often compete with builder incentives. Buyers have time and leverage; sellers do best when they price against new builds in the same school zone and tax district.
Live from the NTREIS MLS for homes in Forney (houses, townhomes and condos). Sold figures cover the last 60 days.
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05Budget
Inside city limits and outside a MUD, Forney’s 2025 combined rate is about $2.12 per $100: the city ($0.421431, its no-new-revenue rate), Forney ISD ($1.2869), Kaufman County ($0.334478) and Kaufman County Road & Bridge ($0.080635). Some Kaufman County addresses also pay Trinity Valley Community College ($0.11366); the tax certificate will show it.
Many newer subdivisions are in a municipal utility district or fresh-water supply district. In 2025 those in Kaufman County levied from about $0.45 to $1.00 per $100, and the Fox Hollow public improvement district levied $0.12.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 of value |
|---|---|
| City of Forney (2025) | $0.421431 |
| Forney ISD (2025) | $1.286900 |
| Kaufman County (2025) | $0.334478 |
| Kaufman County Road & Bridge (2025) | $0.080635 |
| Typical total (in city, no MUD) | ≈ $2.12 |
| Trinity Valley CC, where it applies | + $0.113660 |
| MUD or water district, if applicable | + $0.45 to $1.00 |
At about 2.12% before exemptions, a $335,000 home in city limits would owe roughly $7,100 a year. The $140,000 school homestead exemption lowers that noticeably; a $1.00 MUD would add about $3,350.
MUD rates usually fall as a district pays down its bonds, but not always. We pull the MUD’s rate history and debt before you buy.
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Oncor (choose a retail provider) or Farmers Electric Cooperative, depending on the address |
| Water & sewer | City of Forney inside city limits; water supply corporations or MUDs elsewhere (Devonshire uses High Point Water Supply) |
| Trash & recycling | Community Waste Disposal (CWD) in city limits |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy |
Tax rates are the adopted 2025 rates and change every year. Verify any address with the Kaufman Central Appraisal District before you buy. Estimate your payment →
06Education
Forney ISD serves Forney, Talty and parts of Heartland and Mesquite, with about 19,600 students in 2025–26. TEA rated the district C (79) in 2025; Forney High School earned a B (85) and North Forney High School a B (83). The Forney EDC describes it as the ninth-fastest-growing school district in Texas.
The city is extending Gail Wilson Way to serve a new Forney ISD elementary school.
| School district | What to know |
|---|---|
| Forney ISD | Most Forney addresses; C (79) district, Forney High B (85) and North Forney High B (83) in 2025. |
| Crandall ISD & neighbors | Some Forney-area addresses outside the city. Confirm by address. |
School boundaries change as districts grow. We confirm the assigned campuses for every home before you make an offer.
07Location
US-80 runs through Forney as a limited-access highway toward Mesquite and Dallas, and it is being widened to six lanes from Mesquite to FM 460. I-20 is less than five miles south. There is no DART service; STAR Transit provides scheduled and on-demand rides in the area.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mesquite (Town East area) | ~12 mi | About 20 min |
| Terrell | ~12 mi | About 20 min |
| The Harbor, Rockwall | ~13 mi | About 25 min |
| Downtown Dallas | ~21 mi | About 30 min; longer at rush hour |
| Dallas Love Field | ~27 mi | About 40 min |
| DFW Airport | ~42 mi | About 55 min |
Drive times are typical off-peak estimates. Allow more time at rush hour.
08Lifestyle
170 acres with trails, a splash pad, ball fields and courts, plus Movies & Music in the Park and Christmas in the Park.
A 5,000-seat outdoor venue in the community park for summer concerts and productions.
Antique and specialty shopping in the “Antique Capital of Texas.”
Brews on Bois D’Arc, a spring Wine and Arts Festival and a New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Boating and fishing a short drive north.
Wetland tours and wildlife viewing about 20 minutes away.
09Everyday life
Forney’s economy is following its rooftops: retail, healthcare and logistics are arriving to serve the new neighborhoods. The Forney EDC projects the trade area will top 135,000 people by 2030.
10Quick answers
Forney (about 41,700 residents in 2025) offers affordable new construction, amenity-rich master plans and about a 30-minute drive to downtown Dallas. The trade-offs are MUD taxes in many new neighborhoods, US-80 traffic and a school district growing faster than it can build.
Kaufman County, about 21 miles east of downtown Dallas.
Very fast. Census estimates show Forney grew from about 23,300 residents in 2020 to 41,658 in July 2025, and its 8.5% growth from 2024 to 2025 ranked eighth among U.S. cities of 20,000 or more.
About $2.12 per $100 inside city limits for 2025 (city $0.421431, Forney ISD $1.2869, Kaufman County $0.334478, Road & Bridge $0.080635). MUDs and water districts add about $0.45 to $1.00.
Forney ISD, with about 19,600 students. It was rated C (79) in 2025, and both Forney High and North Forney High earned B’s.
Zillow’s typical value was about $303,000 in September 2026, down about 5% from a year earlier. In Devonshire, Bloomfield’s new homes were listed from about $376,000.
Baylor Scott & White operates a 24/7 emergency center, and Texas Health is building a 64-bed hospital at US-80 and Reeder Road, set to open in fall 2027.
The Texas Legislature gave Forney the title, and antique shopping remains part of its historic downtown.
About 21 miles to downtown Dallas, roughly 30 minutes on US-80 off-peak, and about 42 miles to DFW Airport.
Crime statistics are published by the Forney Police Department. We encourage every buyer to review the data for the specific area they are considering and to visit at different times of day. As agents, we share data sources rather than opinions about which neighborhoods are “safe.”
About this guide. Written by Shayla Eadler, Licensed Broker & Owner of Ten Twenty Realty (TREC #0747934), and reviewed October 2026. Facts come from public sources, including: U.S. Census Bureau (Vintage 2025), Texas Education Agency, Kaufman CAD 2025 tax rates, TEA 2025 ratings: Forney ISD campuses, Forney EDC, Forney EDC: healthcare, Forney EDC: transportation, City of Forney waste & recycling, Bloomfield Homes: Devonshire, Zillow home value index, Realtor.com ZIP inventory data.
Your Forney expert
Shayla is the broker and owner of Ten Twenty Realty and specializes in new construction and relocation. Her team helps Forney buyers compare master plans, builder contracts and MUD tax districts before the first model-home visit.
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