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Farmers Branch, Texas

       
Total population 26,583 Average January/July temperatures 49.2° / 82.7°
Median home price $ 148,991 Annual Precipitation 32.02 in. /yr.
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Farmers Branch, Texas

This city is in northeastern Texas.

Climate
Farmers Branch tends to experience hot summers and mild winters.
Cultural Attractions
During the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, visitors can enjoy swordplay and falconry.
Geography
The city is north of Dallas, near North Lake.
Historical
The city's name was inspired by its rich soil.
Recreation
The city's 22-acre Farmers Branch Historical Park includes five historic buildings.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 61.35 ° / 36.97 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.66 ° / 71.81 °
Precipitation (?) 32.02 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 37 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 209
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 106
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 148,991
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $60827.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $52887
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .310 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 40
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 68
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 67
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 312
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 4
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 82
Number of libraries within the county (?) 90
Number of museums within the county (?) 34
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 26,583
Population density (?) 2,288 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 27.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,604 people
Education (?) 23 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 123
Number of clinics within the county (?) 717
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 108
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