Frisco vs Prosper: which is better to live in?
Frisco gets A+ overall and Prosper gets A. Frisco comes out ahead on our index, though keep in mind each is graded against Texas places of its own size.
Frisco wins on cost of living, jobs and income, schools, errands and things to do, getting around, health and home ownership. Prosper wins on safety.
Frisco is the better pick for young professionals.
Side by side
| Frisco | Prosper | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A+ | A |
| Population | 236,955 | 45,605 |
| Growth since 2020 | +18.2% | +51.2% |
| Median rent | $2,014 | $2,176 |
| Median home value | $642,100 | $823,700 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $4,312 | $5,342 |
| Median household income | $150,212 | $195,281 |
| Property tax per year | $9,572 | $10,000+ |
| Violent crime per 100k | 98 | 43 |
| Property crime per 100k | 790 | 670 |
| Schools rated A or B | 91% | 100% |
| Average commute | 29 min | 29 min |
| Work from home | 38% | 36% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 68% | 67% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 37.6 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 93 | 97 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Moderate | High |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Frisco | Prosper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B- (57) | C (41) |
| Jobs and income | A (93) | B+ (76) |
| Schools | A (94) | A- (86) |
| Safety | A- (87) | A (93) |
| Errands and things to do | A- (85) | B- (58) |
| Getting around | F (8) | F (5) |
| Education levels | A+ (95) | A+ (95) |
| Health | A (89) | A- (82) |
| Home ownership | A- (81) | B+ (77) |
| Internet access | A+ (98) | A+ (96) |
Cost of living
Frisco is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is lower in Frisco: a median of $2,014 a month, 7% lower than Prosper's $2,176.
The median home is worth $642,100 in Frisco and $823,700 in Prosper. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $4,312 a month against $5,342, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 4.3 times income in Frisco and 4.2 times in Prosper.
Commute and location
Commutes average 29 minutes in Frisco and 29 in Prosper.
The two are about 6 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Prosper has less violent crime. Frisco reported 98 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Prosper reported 43 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 91% of Frisco's 67 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 100% of Prosper's 14.
Common questions
Is Frisco or Prosper better to live in?
Frisco grades higher overall (A+ vs A). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Frisco cheaper than Prosper?
Yes. Frisco has lower typical rent and home prices.
Which is safer, Frisco or Prosper?
Prosper, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.