City in Collin County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Frisco, TX

A+

2nd of 75Texas cities of 50,000+ people
Overall score 99 of 100
5th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Frisco gets an overall grade of A+ and ranks 2nd of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Pricey
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
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Population
236,955+18.2% since 2020
Median rent
$2,01444% higher than Texas
Median home value
$642,100126% higher than Texas
Household income
$150,212Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
98Per 100k, 2025

About Frisco

About 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco spreads across western Collin County and into Denton County. It began in 1902 as a farm and shipping stop on the railroad. The town was first called Emerson, but the name was changed to honor the St. Louis and San Francisco line, known as the Frisco system. For most of the 1900s it stayed small, and the big suburban growth came after 1990.

The Dallas North Tollway runs north and south through the middle of town, crossed by the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121) and US 380, with Preston Road (SH 289) as the main surface street. Frisco ISD is the biggest employer, and the city is home to The Star, the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, along with the PGA of America headquarters and large offices for T-Mobile and Keurig Dr Pepper. Sports fill a lot of weekends here, at Toyota Stadium for FC Dallas, Riders Field for minor league baseball and the Comerica Center. The National Videogame Museum is here too.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, tshaonline.org

What it's like to live in Frisco

Frisco sits about 25 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 236,955 people lived here in 2025, up 18.2% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2009).

Places locals use include Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt, Frisco Commons Park and Northeast Community Park.

The median age is 38.3, 47% of households have children, 66% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $150,212 a year (91% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Frisco

  • Strong public schools. 91% of the 67 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 98 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 75% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $150,212, 91% higher than the Texas median.
  • Plenty close to home. 36 grocery stores, 880 restaurants and 185 parks are mapped in town.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 18% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Frisco

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,014, 44% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Frisco suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 91% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 75% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 91% higher than the Texas median, with 880 restaurants and 90 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 93% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 8.0% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 75% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,014 is 44% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $2,014 is 44% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for people on a budget.

Frisco report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Frisco with other US cities of 50,000+ people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,014, homes cost 4.3x income.

    57 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $150,212, 4.5% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A

    67 rated campuses, 91% rated A or B.

    94 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A-

    98 violent crimes per 100k, 790 property crimes per 100k.

    87 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    36 grocery stores, 880 restaurants, 185 parks mapped in town.

    85 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 29 min, 38% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A+

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade A

    8.0% of adults uninsured.

    89 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    98 of 100 vs US cities

Where Frisco stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $150,21291% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%34 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 8.0%12 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,01444% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x18% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 29 min7% higher than Texas (27 min)

Cost of living in Frisco

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Frisco is $2,014 a month, 44% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $81,000 a year. Right now 45% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $642,100, 126% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,515 before tax, or $4,312 with property tax. That is $2,298 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Frisco pays $9,572 a year, 126% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Frisco

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in FriscoStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent44% higher than Texas$2,014$1,403$1,413
Median home value126% higher than Texas$642,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income18% higher than Texas4.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Texas45%52%51%
Median property tax per year126% higher than Texas$9,572$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Texas66%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,312
Mortgage payment
$3,515
Property tax
$798
Median rent, for comparison
$2,014

Based on a $642,100 home in Frisco, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Frisco safe?

In 2025, Frisco Police Department reported 239 violent crimes and 1,928 property crimes. That works out to 98 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 75% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 790 property crimes per 100,000, 62% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Frisco by yearTexas9820212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
98
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
790
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Frisco by yearTexas79020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Frisco Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Frisco

Frisco has 67 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 91% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Frisco ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Lawler Middle, Independence High School and Nelson Middle. The average rating score across all campuses is 90 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
94
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
90
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • ALawler MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD98 of 100
  • AIndependence High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD97 of 100
  • ANelson MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD96 of 100
  • ANichols ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD96 of 100
  • ATalley ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD96 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Frisco

We grade 15 areas inside Frisco. The top three are The Grove Frisco (A+), West Frisco (A) and Liberty Crossing (A). If price matters most, South Frisco has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,830 a month. The Grove Frisco is the priciest, at $3,400. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    15 Frisco neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1A+The Grove Frisco5,064 people, median rent $3,400, home $624,000100fit
    2. 2AWest Frisco28,500 people, median rent $2,600, home $641,00093fit
    3. 3ALiberty Crossing13,099 people, median rent $2,270, home $821,00086fit
    4. 4AEast Frisco12,333 people, median rent $2,630, home $552,00079fit
    5. 5AEmerson Estates13,125 people, median rent $2,100, home $829,00071fit
    6. 6ASoutheast Frisco19,533 people, median rent $2,200, home $481,00064fit
    7. 7AThe T's7,246 people, median rent $2,870, home $671,00057fit
    8. 8ANortheast Frisco27,163 people, median rent $2,590, home $689,00050fit
    9. 9A-Northwest Frisco15,616 people, median rent $3,230, home $614,00043fit
    10. 10A-South Frisco14,683 people, median rent $1,830, home $871,00036fit
    11. 11A-Southwest Frisco7,998 people, median rent $2,680, home $790,00029fit
    12. 12A-North Frisco9,669 people, median rent $2,110, home $680,00021fit
    13. 13A-Eastvale5,120 people, median rent $1,870, home $815,00014fit
    14. 14B-Central Frisco39,395 people, median rent $2,040, home $679,0007fit
    15. 15CThe W's3,151 people, median rent $2,200, home $296,0000fit
    All 15 Frisco neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Frisco

    Everyday places mapped inside Frisco, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt, Frisco Commons Park, Northeast Community Park.

    The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 7% longer than the Texas average. 38% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 25 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Frisco work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $150,212, income per person is $68,614, unemployment is 4.5% and 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    36
    Pharmacies
    48
    Restaurants
    880
    Cafes
    90
    Bars
    66
    Parks
    185
    Gyms
    129
    Hospitals and urgent care
    59
    Childcare
    67
    Libraries
    6

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income91% higher than Texas$150,212$78,476$80,734
    Income per person68% higher than Texas$68,614$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.5%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas3.5%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points higher than Texas68%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance12 points lower than Texas8.0%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute7% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home23 points higher than Texas38%14%15%
    Workers who work from home38%
    Workers who take transit0.1%
    Workers who walk0.9%
    Workers who bike0.1%

    Who lives in Frisco

    Under 1827%
    18 to 3418%
    35 to 6445%
    65 and over9.6%

    Median age 38.3 years. 47% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White46%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Black9.0%
    Asian28%
    Other or more than one race4.5%

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    Weather in Frisco

    Frisco has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 93 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 42 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Frisco30°50°70°90°56J60F69M75A83M90J94J95A87S78O66N57DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Richardson, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windModerate

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Frisco

    Nearby, Hackberry gets a C+, Little Elm gets a B and The Colony gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. C+HackberryTown, 2,979 people5 mi
    2. BLittle ElmCity, 54,820 people6 mi
    3. B+The ColonySmall city, 45,454 people6 mi
    4. AProsperSmall city, 37,869 people6 mi
    5. APlanoCity, 290,594 people7 mi
    6. B+SavannahTown, 6,469 people7 mi

    Frisco in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 4A+Seis Lagos1,391 people22 mito downtown
    5. 5A+Frisco219,304 people25 mito downtown
    6. 6A+Coppell42,154 people18 mito downtown
    7. 7A+Highland Park8,773 people3 mito downtown
    8. 8A+Colleyville26,012 people23 mito downtown

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    Living in Frisco: common questions

    Is Frisco, TX a good place to live?

    Frisco gets an overall grade of A+ and ranks 2nd of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Frisco?

    Median rent in Frisco is $2,014 a month, 44% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $642,100, 126% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $4,312, including property tax.

    Is Frisco safe?

    In 2025, Frisco Police Department reported 98 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 75% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 790 per 100,000, 62% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Frisco?

    We found 67 rated public school campuses inside Frisco. 91% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 94 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Frisco?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Frisco are The Grove Frisco, West Frisco and Liberty Crossing. We score 15 areas in the city.

    Does Frisco flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Frisco as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Frisco?

    Summers in Frisco peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 42 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Frisco?

    The average one-way commute is 29 min, 7% higher than the Texas average. About 38% of workers work from home. It is about 25 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.