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    Moving in

    Thriving Dallas suburb boasts 7th hottest neighborhood for U.S. homebuyers

    John Egan
    Jan 14, 2022 | 4:03 pm
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    Bellagio Lagoon is being built in Forney.
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    The population of Forney climbed 60 percent from 2010 to 2020, and the growth shows no signs of letting up. A new report from residential real estate platform Opendoor provides further evidence of the continued popularity of the Dallas suburb.

    Forney's 75126 ZIP code ranks seventh on Opendoor’s new list of the country’s 10 most popular ZIP codes for homebuyers. To develop the list, Opendoor analyzed home sales in 2021 in the more than 40 markets where it operates brokerages.

    “Like the other Texas ZIPs on the list, Forney is a great place for young families and offers top-notch local school districts,” says Sharon Brown, Opendoor’s general manager in Dallas-Fort Worth. “The homes in Forney are on large lots and are showing consistent appreciation, which is great for those looking to make an investment in a home and put down roots.”

    This is the same Forney that last year was ranked second on "The Best Suburbs to Move to in 2021" by Homes.com, based on home price, education quality, and crime rates. Forney is one of the fastest-growing North Texas new home markets, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    There's even a new residential project in the works coming with what has become the new must-have: a lagoon. Called Bellagio Lagoon, it's a development that Megatel Homes LLC is building in 75126. The project — one of the largest residential projects in Forney to date — is budgeted at more than $800 million and will feature a manmade lagoon with white sand beaches.

    Elsewhere in Texas
    Forney isn’t the only Texas city represented on Opendoor’s list of hot ZIP codes. Suburbs of San Antonio, Houston, and Austin also appear in the ranking.

    “Relative to the rest of the country, with nice weather and no state income taxes, Texas is a hot market right now, attracting not only new residents from out of state, but also big companies that are relocating their campuses,” says Brown.

    The Austin suburb of Leander’s 78641 ZIP code ranks second on the list. The population of Leander soared 123 percent from 2010 to 2020.

    Chris Westrom, Opendoor’s senior general manager in Austin, says Leander benefits from the population and job growth occurring throughout the metro area.

    “Leander … offers residents a smaller-town charm while only being about 30 miles outside of the hustle and bustle of Austin. Living in Leander offers residents a more rural feel, and most residents own their homes,” Westrom tells CultureMap.

    Many of those homes have been built in the past 10 years or so, lending a “fresh and new” look to much of Leander, he adds. In tandem with the addition of homes, Leander continues to attract big-box stores and restaurants. The suburb also boasts highly rated schools and lots of parks, Westrom says.

    At No. 3 is the 77494 ZIP code in Katy, a suburb of Houston. The population of Katy climbed 55 percent from 2010 to 2020.

    Westrom says Katy’s highly regarded schools, access to major employment centers, and abundance of parks help make it a sought-after destination for homebuyers. He also mentions Katy’s wealth of dining and shopping options, including Katy Mills.

    “The recently completed I-10 expansion makes the commute from Katy to downtown Houston a breeze, and you can generally make the trip within a half-hour,” Westrom says.

    In the San Antonio area, the 78130 ZIP code in New Braunfels nabs the No. 4 spot among the hottest ZIP codes.

    Westrom says New Braunfels, whose population rose 57 percent from 2010 to 2020, benefits from its proximity to big-city amenities in San Antonio and Austin.

    “There’s convenience when you want it, and it’s easy to get outside and away from people when you don’t,” Westrom says.

    He also cites the ongoing expansion of dining, retail, and entertainment options in New Braunfels, and access to amenities at places like Gruene and the Comal River.

    At No. 1 nationally is the 37042 ZIP code in Clarksville, Tennessee, nearly 50 miles northwest of Nashville.

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    Suburbs news

    North Dallas neighbor ranks as No. 1 most affordable city in U.S.

    Amber Heckler
    May 12, 2025 | 4:05 pm
    Downtown McKinney
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    A Dallas suburb has landed on top of a new list of the most affordable places to live: McKinney ranked No. 1 based on its relative cost of living and high median household income.

    The report by personal finance experts Motley Fool Money, "The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Costs of Living," compared hundreds of U.S. cities based on their income-to-expense ratio, where a higher ratio means better affordability. Median income was sourced from U.S. Census data, while cost of living was taken from a 2024 cost of living index from the Council for Community and Economic Research.

    McKinney had the highest income-to-expense ratio (1.55) out of every U.S. city on the list to claim the No. 1 spot as the most affordable place to live. According to the report's analysts, McKinney's cost of living index is three points below the national average.

    Residents in this Dallas suburb make a median income of $116,654, a staggering 43 percent higher than the national median. That's more than enough to cover the report's estimate of $75,348 for the city's cost of living.

    Motley Fool Money says McKinney is alluring for "mid-career Americans."

    "The average age [in McKinney] is 37 and the median property value is $440,000, which is about $20,000 higher than the national median home sales price," the report's author wrote. "The largest industries are professional, scientific and technical services, retail, and healthcare."

    Plano also earned a spot in the top 10 most affordable places to live, coming in at No. 6 with an income-to-expense ratio of 1.28.

    The findings show Plano households make about $108,594 in median annual income to offset an $84,931 cost of living estimate. No wonder residents are happier here than in any other city in Texas.

    Plano Arts DistrictPhoto by David Downs/Visit Plano

    Plano's economy is the strongest factor attracting people to this popular suburb, as well as greater Dallas-Fort Worth's entrepreneurial spirit.

    "Toyota Motor North America has its headquarters in Plano, and other large companies have significant footprints there including JPMorgan, JCPenney, and Frito-Lay," the report said.

    Plano also excels as one of the best places to raise a family, demonstrating the city's true versatility for both career-focused and family-focused Americans.

    Though both McKinney and Plano ranked on the list of the most affordable cities to live, neither appeared in Motley Fool Money's separate ranking of the cheapest places to live. Earning the No. 1 spot in that category was Decatur, Illinois.

    The only Texas cities to rank on the list of the cheapest places to live were the Rio Grande Valley cities of Edinburg (No. 3) and Harlingen (No. 6), as well as Amarillo (No. 10) in West Texas.

    The top 10 most affordable places to live in the U.S. are:

    • No. 1 – McKinney, Texas
    • No. 2 – Morristown, New Jersey
    • No. 3 – Edmond, Oklahoma
    • No. 4 – Midland, Texas
    • No. 5 – Austin, Texas
    • No. 6 – Plano, Texas
    • No. 7 – Joliet, Illinois
    • No. 8 – Kansas City metropolitan area
    • No. 9 – Atlanta, Georgia
    • No. 10 – Charleston, South Carolina
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