Neighborhood in Frisco, Collin County

Living in Southwest Frisco, Frisco

A-

11th of 15areas in Frisco
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Frisco overall: A+

Southwest Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (9 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
8,000
Median rent
$2,680
Median home value
$790,000
Household income
$198,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Frisco

Southwest Frisco is an area in Frisco with about 8,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 59% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Frisco is A-. That puts it 11th of 15 areas we grade in Frisco, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Frisco

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $198,900, 32% higher than the Frisco median.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Frisco

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,680, 33% higher than the Frisco median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Frisco report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $2,680, homes cost 4.0x income.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $198,900, 3.0% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 39% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.7% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Frisco compared with Frisco

Better than Frisco

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%22 points higher than Frisco (66%)
  • Median household income: $198,90032% higher than Frisco ($150,212)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%7 points higher than Frisco (68%)

Worse than Frisco

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 81%36 points higher than Frisco (45%)
  • Median rent: $2,68033% higher than Frisco ($2,014)
  • Vacant homes: 5.7%2 points higher than Frisco (3.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AAllen ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.7 mi
  • APearson MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD0.8 mi
  • AReedy High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Frisco

Median rent in Southwest Frisco is $2,680 a month, 33% higher than the Frisco median. A household would need about $107,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $790,000, 23% higher than the Frisco median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,158 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median rent33% higher than Frisco$2,680$2,014$1,403
Median home value23% higher than Frisco$790,000$642,100$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Frisco4.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than Frisco81%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Frisco88%66%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Frisco5.7%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Frisco201020091992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,158
Mortgage payment
$4,324
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,680

Based on a $790,000 home in Southwest 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 income32% higher than Frisco$198,900$150,212$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Frisco3.0%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Frisco3.6%3.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Frisco75%68%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Frisco29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Frisco39%38%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Frisco0.3%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Frisco

Under 1833%
18 to 347.2%
35 to 6451%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black1.4%
Asian34%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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-Avery RanchAustin
  2. A-Central KellerKeller
  3. B+Lake Sharon Estates Phase 3Corinth

Questions about Southwest Frisco

Is Southwest Frisco a good place to live?

Southwest Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Frisco?

Renters in Southwest Frisco pay a median of $2,680 a month, 33% higher than the Frisco median. The median home is worth $790,000, 23% higher than the Frisco median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Frisco.

What schools serve Southwest Frisco?

The closest rated public schools are Allen Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pearson Middle (middle, rated A) and Reedy High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 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.