Neighborhood in Frisco, Collin County

Living in North Frisco, Frisco

A-

13th of 15areas in Frisco
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Frisco overall: A+

North Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.5 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
9,670
Median rent
$2,110
Median home value
$680,000
Household income
$173,300
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in North Frisco

North Frisco is an area in Frisco with about 9,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 59% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 15 areas in Frisco, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in North Frisco

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in North Frisco

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Frisco report card

Each grade compares North Frisco with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,110, homes cost 3.9x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $173,300, 2.7% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 42% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

North Frisco compared with Frisco

Better than Frisco

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%10 points higher than Frisco (66%)
  • Median household income: $173,30015% higher than Frisco ($150,212)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%5 points higher than Frisco (68%)

Worse than Frisco

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%14 points higher than Frisco (45%)
  • Median rent: $2,1105% higher than Frisco ($2,014)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABetty Jackson ElementaryElementary, Prosper ISD1 mi
  • ABill Hays MiddleMiddle, Prosper ISD1 mi
  • BMemorial High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in North Frisco

Median rent in North Frisco is $2,110 a month, 5% higher than the Frisco median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $680,000, 6% higher than the Frisco median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,556 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median rent5% higher than Frisco$2,110$2,014$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Frisco$680,000$642,100$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Frisco3.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Frisco59%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Frisco76%66%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Frisco2.7%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Frisco201520091992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,556
Mortgage payment
$3,722
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,110

Based on a $680,000 home in North Frisco, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median household income15% higher than Frisco$173,300$150,212$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Frisco2.7%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Frisco3.3%3.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Frisco73%68%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Frisco29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Frisco42%38%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Frisco0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Frisco97%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Frisco

Under 1833%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6445%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black9.3%
Asian36%
Other or more than one race1.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Frisco

  1. 1A+The Grove FriscoMedian rent $3,400
  2. 2AWest FriscoMedian rent $2,600
  3. 3ALiberty CrossingMedian rent $2,270
  4. 4AEast FriscoMedian rent $2,630
  5. 5AEmerson EstatesMedian rent $2,100
  6. 6ASoutheast FriscoMedian rent $2,200
  7. 7AThe T'sMedian rent $2,870
  8. 8ANortheast FriscoMedian rent $2,590

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-First ColonySugar Land
  2. A-Creekwood EstatesFriendswood
  3. A-Avery RanchAustin

Questions about North Frisco

Is North Frisco a good place to live?

North Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Frisco?

Median rent in North Frisco is $2,110 a month, 5% higher than the Frisco median. The median home is worth $680,000, 6% higher than the Frisco median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Frisco.

What schools serve North Frisco?

The closest rated public schools are Betty Jackson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bill Hays Middle (middle, rated A) and Memorial High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Frisco that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.