Farmers Branch, Texas
Farmers Branch is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 11 miles northwest of Dallas, with a population of about 37,341.
Dallas
County
37,341
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
11.9 sq mi
Land Area
11 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Farmers Branch on Wikipedia
Farmers Branch City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Farmers Branch.
Major roads: I-35 · I-635 · State Hwy 190 · State Loop 354 · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Farmers Branch from our research
What we've verified about Farmers Branch, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- One of the oldest Dallas County settlements, once the Peters Colony's advertised showpiece, now the 'City in a Park.' Details →
- Dining
- 66 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian; 10 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 407 public schools within 12 miles, across 37 districts and charters, mainly Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Dallas ISD and Uplift Education. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (22 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (28 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (31 mi). Nearest lakes: White Rock Lake (11 mi), Grapevine Lake (15 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 21 licensed plumbers, 54 licensed HVAC contractors and 24 licensed electricians serve Farmers Branch. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Farmers Branch, Texas
Dallas County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Farmers Branch in Dallas County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Farmers Branch
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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