Farmers Branch Fast Facts

Location

Farmers Branch, located on Dallas' northern city limit, is bordered by two major interstate highways and the Dallas North Tollway, which make it one of the most accessible suburbs in the Metroplex. Several airports can be reached in minutes.

Business Climate

Home to 2,500 companies and 70 corporate headquarters, including i2 Technologies, Inc., Occidental Chamical, Taco Bueno, and Dallas Semiconductor. The daytime population of the city is 90,000, as commuters stream into the city's multiple high-rise office buildings and industrial parks.

Cultural Enrichment/Sports

Farmers Branch has the best of both worlds-the friendliness and personal touch of a small town, and the benefits of the big city. You can see a professional football, hockey, or baseball game, take in a world class symphony performance, enjoy award winning plays, see famous performers, and choose from hundreds of restaurants-all minutes from Farmers Branch. If you stay in the city, you can feed the ducks in one of the many beautiful parks, listen to a band under the stars, step back in time at the Historical Park, or cheer on your favorite high school football team.

Small Town Touches

Farmers Branch residents enjoy many special privileges. Volunteers will drive seniors to and from the Senior Center, if they have no other transportation. Homebound individuals can also arrange to have library books delivered to their homes. School-age children can participate in the Farmers Branch Recreation Center's after-school program, if their parents are still at work.

Special Events

There are several events to put on to your calendar including the: Easter Egg Hunt; Independence Day Celebration; Autumn Branch; and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Click here for more information.