514 Pinto Ln · Forney, TX 75126

$255,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,622 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 270 Days on market

Built 2002 5,663 sqft lot $157/sqft · 13% below area Est $293k · 13% under $21/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +13.3/15.0
• Cash flow +8.2/30.0
• Schools +4.0/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• 1% rule +3.4/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• DSCR +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

Key facts

• Unique floor plan
• New flooring
• Energy efficiency

Tags

• UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN
• DOUBLE-INSULATED ATTIC
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY
• NEW FLOORING

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $255k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-243 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $212k (16.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $214k (16.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $212k (16.9% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
• Cap rate 5.1% vs local median 4.1% in Forney — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 76/100 on livability (#98 in TX, #3,339 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, cost of living A+; Watch: amenities C-, commute F.
• Forney ISD (rural): math 41% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #234 of 826 in TX (top 28%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.4%/yr); 2179 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,747 units permitted in Kaufman County in 2024 (180 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kaufman County population projected at +43% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 270 days — a 12% lower offer ($224k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 16y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→25/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $211,994 (16.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 270 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 17% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.84% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.15%
• Cash-on-cash: -4.09%
• DSCR: 0.82
• GRM: 9.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $293,072
• List price: $255,000
• Delta: -12.99%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
514 Pinto Ln	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,622 (0%)	0mo	$255,000	$157	100
100 Robin Ln	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,737 (+7%)	3mo	$225,000	$130	74
513 Trailblazer Rd	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,772 (+9%)	0mo	$249,999	$141	73
524 Appaloosa Dr	0.05mi	3/2.0	1,407 (-13%)	4mo	$240,000	$171	72
103 Rambling Way	0.34mi	3/2.0	1,712 (+6%)	3mo	$275,000	$161	72
111 Freedom Trl	0.51mi	3/2.0	1,650 (+2%)	3mo	$264,000	$160	71
131 Wandering Dr	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,815 (+12%)	2mo	$249,000	$137	70
920 York St	0.53mi	3/2.0	1,567 (-3%)	2mo	$299,000	$191	68
505 Southlake Dr	0.53mi	3/2.0	1,560 (-4%)	3mo	$229,900	$147	67
418 Bowie St	0.46mi	3/2.0	1,509 (-7%)	3mo	$275,000	$182	64
206 Freedom Trl	0.50mi	3/2.0	1,831 (+13%)	2mo	$275,000	$150	54
625 Heritage Hill Dr	0.62mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,832 (+13%)	3mo	$275,000	$150	42

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.42% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -25.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.16×
• Total profit: $-60,040
• Equity at exit: $38,021

10-year hold

• IRR: -27.1%
• Equity multiple: -0.19×
• Total profit: $-85,012
• Equity at exit: $22,048

Cash invested: $71,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Texas: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 75126

• Rents YoY: 1.4%
• Active inventory: 2179
• Price-to-rent: 9.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,142 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,337
• Tax from tax record: −$471 /mo · $5,657/yr
• Insurance: −$106
• HOA: −$21
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$450
• Net cashflow: $-243

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,451

Max offer price $211,994

Occupancy floor —

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $63,750
• Closing costs: $7,650
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
501 Branch St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	2130	$2,320	$1.09	5d	1	0.10mi
110 Meadow Ct Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1840	$1,795	$0.98	13d	1	0.17mi
213 Long Prairie Dr Forney, TX	4.0	2.5	1964	$2,025	$1.03	17d	1	0.23mi
315 Forestwood Dr Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	2102	$2,085	$0.99	24d	1	0.27mi
611 Orchard Ln Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	1540	$2,000	$1.30	22d	1	0.31mi
113 Galloping Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1482	$1,769	$1.19	17d	1	0.32mi
603 Woodcrest Way Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1234	$1,805	$1.46	24d	1	0.35mi
236 Archer Way Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	2016	$2,300	$1.14	19d	1	0.35mi
102 Galloping Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1663	$1,999	$1.20	7d	1	0.35mi
413 Redbud Dr Unit NA Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1671	$2,200	$1.32	44d	1	0.35mi
308 Southlake Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1491	$1,965	$1.32	3d	1	0.37mi
213 Independence Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1487	$1,900	$1.28	44d	1	0.38mi
105 Independence Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1608	$1,900	$1.18	7d	1	0.38mi
404 Woodcrest Way Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1434	$1,900	$1.32	44d	1	0.40mi
416 Forestwood Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1267	$1,799	$1.42	3d	1	0.40mi
502 Ponderosa Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	2131	$2,170	$1.02	13d	1	0.42mi
108 Antler Trl Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	2250	$2,449	$1.09	24d	1	0.43mi
224 Independence Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1562	$2,145	$1.37	7d	1	0.43mi
120 Garner Ct Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	2214	$2,500	$1.13	44d	1	0.44mi
416 Woodcrest Way Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1379	$1,950	$1.41	21d	1	0.45mi
415 Southlake Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1283	$1,913	$1.49	6d	1	0.46mi
415 Southlake Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1283	$1,723	$1.34	44d	1	0.46mi
204 Freedom Trl Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1596	$1,925	$1.21	2d	1	0.47mi
511 Rosewood Ln Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	1900	$2,070	$1.09	22d	1	0.50mi
920 Royal St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1296	$1,870	$1.44	4d	1	0.51mi
509 Southlake Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1157	$2,299	$1.99	13d	1	0.56mi
905 Royal St Forney, TX	3.0	1.5	1250	$1,750	$1.40	44d	1	0.59mi
1124 Longhorn Ln Forney, TX	4.0	2.5	2093	$2,500	$1.19	24d	1	0.60mi
616 Carl C Senter St Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	1507	$1,950	$1.29	44d	1	0.62mi
604 Carl C Senter St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1314	$2,300	$1.75	2d	1	0.64mi
907 Alpine St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,810	$1.39	44d	1	0.72mi
511 Brazos St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1570	$1,945	$1.24	7d	1	0.73mi
300 Trailhouse Ln Forney, TX	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1041	$2,115	$2.03	2d	40	0.74mi
2201 Woodberry Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1839	$2,050	$1.11	44d	1	0.74mi
236 Pennridge Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1871	$2,295	$1.23	24d	1	0.79mi
2105 Cardinal Dr Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	1763	$2,200	$1.25	22d	1	0.83mi
201 Wildwood Blvd Forney, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	964	$1,955	$2.03	2d	42	0.88mi
2127 Pecan Ridge Dr Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	2113	$2,100	$0.99	44d	1	0.88mi
517 Burgett St Forney, TX	3.0	2.0	1280	$1,695	$1.32	3d	1	0.96mi
534 Tuscany Dr Forney, TX	4.0	2.0	2069	$2,500	$1.21	44d	1	1.07mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $21 · $252/yr

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-09
   days on market $255,000 Active 270 DOM
2. 2026-06-08
   days on market $255,000 Active 269 DOM
3. 2026-06-07
   days on market $255,000 Active 268 DOM
4. 2026-06-04
   days on market $255,000 Active 265 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $255,000 Active 264 DOM
6. 2026-06-02
   days on market $255,000 Active 263 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $255,000 Active 262 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $255,000 Active 261 DOM
9. 2026-04-16
   price $255,000 1374-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

   Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

10. 2026-03-02
    status Active 1374-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

11. 2026-02-23
    historical Active Option Contract 1374-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

12. 2026-02-20
    price $254,990 1374-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

13. 2025-10-03
    price $264,990 1374-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

14. 2025-09-12
    listed $274,900 Active 1374-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1374 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this charming established neighborhood in Forney, Texas. This inviting residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, featuring a unique floor plan designed for modern living. Experience the added practicality of two walkaround spaces, perfect for seamless flow and enhanced functionality. This home combines comfort and character in a tranquil setting, ideal for families seeking both convenience and style. The home also boasts a double-insulated attic, providing excellent energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the house features new flooring that refreshes its interiors while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated near a rapidly developing retail hub that brings major shopping options to the area, alongside a variety of restaurants and other amenities. Its location also provides access to highly regarded schools in the Forney Independent School District, known for their quality education and family-friendly environments. With a vibrant selection of dining options nearby, including well-loved local restaurants, this home offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this distinctive property yours! Buyer and or buyer’s agent to verify all information contained herein.

15. 2010-04-01
    soldstatus
16. 2010-03-31
    soldstatus 418-char remark

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    Gorgeous, well-maintained home. Custom plantation shutters throughout home. Large open floor plan is great for family. Master bedroom is located at the back of the house and features huge windows. Master bath has separate shower with jetted garden tub. Solar screens, large backyard, covered patio and nice storage building in back. Attic has flooring. Extra shelving throughout. Updated fixtures, upgraded appliances.

17. 2010-03-10
    historical 418-char remark

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    Gorgeous, well-maintained home. Custom plantation shutters throughout home. Large open floor plan is great for family. Master bedroom is located at the back of the house and features huge windows. Master bath has separate shower with jetted garden tub. Solar screens, large backyard, covered patio and nice storage building in back. Attic has flooring. Extra shelving throughout. Updated fixtures, upgraded appliances.

18. 2010-01-27
    listed $129,900 418-char remark

    Show marketing remark (418 chars)

    Gorgeous, well-maintained home. Custom plantation shutters throughout home. Large open floor plan is great for family. Master bedroom is located at the back of the house and features huge windows. Master bath has separate shower with jetted garden tub. Solar screens, large backyard, covered patio and nice storage building in back. Attic has flooring. Extra shelving throughout. Updated fixtures, upgraded appliances.

19. 2002-08-22
    soldstatus
20. 2002-05-29
    soldstatus

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $5,657 · $471/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,657 · $471/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 25 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,709
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,284
• − Property taxes: −$5,657
• − Insurance: −$1,275
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,057
• − Management: −$2,057
• − HOA: −$252
• − Depreciation: −$7,418
• Taxable loss: −$7,291
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,750
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,171/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Forney ISD
• NCES district ID: 4819560
• Math proficiency: 41% ▼ -20.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -12.00%
• Median HH income: $86,679
• Composite: 40.07/100
• National rank: #3812
• State rank: #234 of 826 in TX

Livability — Forney

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #98
• US rank: #3339

Category grades

Amenities C- Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety B+ User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Forney, TX
• County: Kaufman County · 122,338 people
• City population: 84,799
• Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
• Population (ZIP): 84,799
• Household income: $103,673
• Rent vs Own: 19.5% rent · 80.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1306.0

Population outlook (Kaufman County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 138,716 people
• By 2030: 150,815 · +8.7%
• By 2040: 174,877 · +26.1%
• By 2050: 198,020 · +42.8%
• By 2075: 251,908 · +81.6%
• By 2100: 285,325 · +105.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
• Race & ethnicity: White 45% Black 25% Hispanic / Latino 23% Two or more races 14% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 18% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Slovak 1% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 79% English-only · Spanish 14% Arabic 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kaufman

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+27.9) · D 35.6% · R 63.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: +7.9pp toward D · 2008: -35.8pp · 2024: -27.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+27.9 2020: R+33.9 2016: R+47.0 2012: R+44.4 2008: R+35.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -102.93%
• Current HPI: 148.5749
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.42%
• Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• F500 in state: 110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

+96.3% since first listed

12 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-16 Price Changed $255,000 NTREIS
• 2026-03-02 Relisted — NTREIS
• 2026-02-23 Contingent — NTREIS
• 2026-02-20 Price Changed $254,990 NTREIS
• 2025-10-03 Price Changed $264,990 NTREIS
• 2025-09-12 Listed $274,900 NTREIS
• 2010-04-01 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2010-03-31 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
• 2010-03-10 Listing Removed — NTREIS
• 2010-01-27 Listed $129,900 NTREIS
• 2002-08-22 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2002-05-29 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+3.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,657 · -2.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.