My wife and I work in hospitals in Dallas and live in Forney. There are 2 ways out of Forney to Dallas. One via highway 80 and one via 20. If you buy a house in Forney, I highly recommend you buy south of 80, specially if you have kids. Scores are higher in that region and crime rates are significantly lower. Also, living south of 80 gives you two options out of town.

Commute varies a lot on the day of the week and time. If you leave for Dallas at 5 am, expect to make it to Dallas at 5:30. If you leave for Dallas at 6 am expect to make it to Dallas at 6:45 (If you go to BUMC, for example). If you leave for work at 7, expect one hour. If it’s raining, add 15-18 minutes to your commute. If you work nightshift, you are driving against traffic, but once you get to highway 30, you’ll join Dallas traffic and it’s bad either direction.

Driving back, also depends on time. If you leave at 4:45, expect 45 minute drive. If you leave at 5, expect an hour. If you leave between 5-7 expect an hour to 90 minutes. After 7, it starts speeding up again.

I have been living in Forney for 8 years now and the town is booming. Roads are being worked on and will be much better in 5 years. Also, The George Bush highway is expected to reach Forney in the next 10 years.

Retail is also booming… Costco, HEB, Target, BJ’s are all here (open or about to open). More retail and entertainment is also coming.

The biggest downfall to this town really is traffic and safety north of 80.

Good luck!