Neighborhood in Frisco, Collin County

Living in West Frisco, Frisco

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2nd of 15areas in Frisco
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Frisco overall: A+

West Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 28,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
28,500
Median rent
$2,600
Median home value
$641,000
Household income
$179,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in West Frisco

West Frisco is an area in Frisco with about 28,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 15 areas in Frisco, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in West 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in West Frisco

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,600, 29% 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.

West Frisco report card

Each grade compares West 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 C-

    Median rent $2,600, homes cost 3.6x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $179,100, 2.6% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 47% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.9% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

West Frisco compared with Frisco

Better than Frisco

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%24 points higher than Frisco (66%)
  • Median household income: $179,10019% higher than Frisco ($150,212)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x16% lower than Frisco (4.3x)

Worse than Frisco

  • Median rent: $2,60029% higher than Frisco ($2,014)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASparks ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.1 mi
  • APioneer Heritage MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD0.6 mi
  • AReedy High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in West Frisco

Median rent in West Frisco is $2,600 a month, 29% higher than the Frisco median. A household would need about $104,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $641,000, about the same as the Frisco median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,236 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median rent29% higher than Frisco$2,600$2,014$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Frisco$641,000$642,100$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Frisco3.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Frisco42%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Frisco90%66%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Frisco1.1%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Frisco201120091992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,236
Mortgage payment
$3,509
Property tax
$728
Median rent, for comparison
$2,600

Based on a $641,000 home in West 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 income19% higher than Frisco$179,100$150,212$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Frisco2.6%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Frisco1.6%3.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Frisco71%68%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Frisco29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Frisco47%38%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Frisco0.8%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Frisco99%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 West Frisco

Under 1824%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6443%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black3.6%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race4.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Frisco

  1. 1A+The Grove FriscoMedian rent $3,400
  2. 3ALiberty CrossingMedian rent $2,270
  3. 4AEast FriscoMedian rent $2,630
  4. 5AEmerson EstatesMedian rent $2,100
  5. 6ASoutheast FriscoMedian rent $2,200
  6. 7AThe T'sMedian rent $2,870
  7. 8ANortheast FriscoMedian rent $2,590
  8. 9A-Northwest FriscoMedian rent $3,230

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ASouthwest SouthlakeSouthlake
  2. A+Southeast KellerKeller
  3. AWest McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about West Frisco

Is West Frisco a good place to live?

West Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 28,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 West Frisco?

Median rent in West Frisco is $2,600 a month, 29% higher than the Frisco median. The median home is worth $641,000, about the same as the Frisco median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Frisco.

What schools serve West Frisco?

The closest rated public schools are Sparks Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pioneer Heritage 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 13 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.