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Farmers Branch, TX

Farmers Branch, officially the City of Farmers Branch, is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is an inner-ring suburb of Dallas and is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Its population was 35,991 at the 2020 census. 

Known as a "City in a Park" for its 28 parks in only 12 square miles, Farmers Branch is a small community near Dallas and has a business community that accounts for 80% of the city's tax base, allowing residents to have one of the lower city tax rates in Dallas County while having dedicated city services and public safety. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.79 sq mi (30.54 km2) with only 0.08% (0.09 sq mi - 0.24 km2) covered by water.

The community was first settled in the early 1850s. In 1842, Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran received original land grants in the area. By 1843, a community called Mustang Branch had been established. Mr. Cochran later changed the name to Farmers Branch to reflect the area's rich soil and farmland. Farmers Branch was the first location of the Texan Land and Emigration Company (or Peters Colony) in 1845. This made the community one of the best-known places in Dallas County during the 1840s because of its advertising throughout Europe and the United States. Baptist minister William Bowles opened a blacksmith shop and gristmill in 1845. On May 5, 1845, Isaac B. Webb donated land for Webb's Chapel Methodist Church, the first formal place of worship in Dallas County. 

A school was established in the church one year later. Webb became the first postmaster at the Farmers Branch post office, which opened on January 5, 1848. It continued to function until its closure in 1866. The post office reopened in 1875. To ensure that railroads would eventually pass through Farmers Branch, prominent early settler Samuel Gilbert and others sold right-of-way through their land in 1874. Around three to four years later, the Dallas and Wichita Railway completed a track from Dallas—through Farmers Branch—to Lewisville. It was absorbed by the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad in 1881. The community had a population of around 100 by 1890, with several businesses. The population had grown to 300 during the early 1900s. A brick school building was constructed in 1916. The number of people living in the community remained stable until after World War II.

Health and wellness are integral to Farmers Branch's community values. The Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center is a focal point for fitness and well-being, providing state-of-the-art facilities, fitness programs, and recreational activities. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and CrossFit Rev40. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Farmers Branch, such as the Trinity River Paddle Trail and the Gussie Field Watterworth Park Pavilion. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Farmers Branch, TX include Farmers Branch Historical Park, Frog Pond Water Park at Farmers Branch Aquatics Center, and The Firehouse Theatre. 

Population: 41,440 (2021). Elevation: 489 ft. Area: 12.04 sq mi (31.18 km2). ZIP Code: 75234. Area code: 214. 

FAQs

Is Farmers Branch, TX a good place to live?

Farmers Branch is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Farmers Branch offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Farmers Branch, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Farmers Branch and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is Farmers Branch, TX expensive?

The median home price in Farmers Branch is $510,000 with a median price per sqft of $241. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Farmers Branch to be 95.9% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

Is Farmers Branch, TX a suburb of Dallas?

Farmers Branch, Texas is a small city within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is located about east of Dallas. The name of the town is derived from a series of rivers that flow through the city. Among these rivers is the Blue River, which flows west from Farmers Branch. The other rivers include Raccoon, Creek, Despatch, Redwood, and Wildflower.

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Wikipedia

City of Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

CrossFit Rev40

Trinity River Paddle Trail 

Gussie Field Watterworth Park Pavilion

Farmers Branch Historical Park

Frog Pond Water Park at Farmers Branch Aquatics Center

The Firehouse Theatre

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