Neighborhood in Frisco, Collin County

Living in South Frisco, Frisco

A-

10th of 15areas in Frisco
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Frisco overall: A+

South Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 14,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
14,680
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$871,000
Household income
$94,100
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
11%
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What it's like to live in South Frisco

South Frisco is an area in Frisco with about 14,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly rented (89% of homes) and 20% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 15 areas in Frisco, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in South Frisco

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South Frisco

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Frisco report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,830, homes cost 9.3x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $94,100, 4.5% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 37% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.1% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    11% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

South Frisco compared with Frisco

Better than Frisco

  • Average commute: 19 min35% lower than Frisco (29 min)
  • Median rent: $1,8309% lower than Frisco ($2,014)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.8%3 points higher than Frisco (1.1%)

Worse than Frisco

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 11%55 points lower than Frisco (66%)
  • Home value to income: 9.3x116% higher than Frisco (4.3x)
  • Median household income: $94,10037% lower than Frisco ($150,212)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATom Hicks ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD1.7 mi
  • AHunt MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD1.6 mi
  • BLebanon Trail High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD2 mi

Cost of living in South Frisco

Median rent in South Frisco is $1,830 a month, 9% lower than the Frisco median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $871,000, 36% higher than the Frisco median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,601 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median rent9% lower than Frisco$1,830$2,014$1,403
Median home value36% higher than Frisco$871,000$642,100$283,800
Home value to income116% higher than Frisco9.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Frisco44%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them55 points lower than Frisco11%66%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Frisco6.8%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Frisco201220091992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,601
Mortgage payment
$4,768
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $871,000 home in South 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 income37% lower than Frisco$94,100$150,212$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Frisco4.5%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Frisco5.0%3.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Frisco62%68%34%
Average commute35% lower than Frisco19 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Frisco37%38%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Frisco3.8%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Frisco98%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Frisco

Under 1814%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6441%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black14%
Asian28%
Other or more than one race7.5%

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. AWestparkAustin
  2. A-The VillageDallas
  3. AMemorial HeightsHouston

Questions about South Frisco

Is South Frisco a good place to live?

South Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 14,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in South Frisco?

Median rent in South Frisco is $1,830 a month, 9% lower than the Frisco median. The median home is worth $871,000, 36% higher than the Frisco median. A median home costs 9.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Frisco.

What schools serve South Frisco?

The closest rated public schools are Tom Hicks Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hunt Middle (middle, rated A) and Lebanon Trail High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups 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.