Neighborhood in Prosper, Collin County

Living in West Prosper, Prosper

B-

7th of 7areas in Prosper
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Prosper overall: A

West Prosper covers part of Prosper, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Prosper. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
5,040
Median rent
$2,620
Median home value
$884,000
Household income
$160,300
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in West Prosper

West Prosper is an area in Prosper with about 5,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2017), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 64% of households with children.

Our grade for West Prosper is B-. That puts it 7th of 7 areas we grade in Prosper, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in West Prosper

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in West Prosper

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,620, 20% higher than the Prosper median.
  • Higher poverty. 14% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across Prosper.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 29 for Prosper as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

West Prosper report card

Each grade compares West Prosper 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 $2,620, homes cost 5.5x income.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $160,300, 3.5% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 43 violent crimes per 100k, 670 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.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 27% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.4% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

West Prosper compared with Prosper

Better than Prosper

  • Unemployment rate: 3.5%2 points lower than Prosper (5.6%)
  • Vacant homes: 4.5%1 points lower than Prosper (5.7%)

Worse than Prosper

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%13 points lower than Prosper (67%)
  • Home value to income: 5.5x31% higher than Prosper (4.2x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%10 points lower than Prosper (88%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMinett ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD1 mi
  • BPat Hagan Cheek MiddleMiddle, Denton ISD0.9 mi
  • BPanther Creek High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in West Prosper

Median rent in West Prosper is $2,620 a month, 20% higher than the Prosper median. A household would need about $105,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $884,000, 7% higher than the Prosper median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,672 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereProsperTexas
Median rent20% higher than Prosper$2,620$2,176$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Prosper$884,000$823,700$283,800
Home value to income31% higher than Prosper5.5x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Prosper42%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Prosper78%88%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Prosper4.5%5.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Prosper201720141992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,672
Mortgage payment
$4,839
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,620

Based on a $884,000 home in West Prosper, 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

MeasureHereProsperTexas
Median household income18% lower than Prosper$160,300$195,281$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Prosper3.5%5.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Prosper14%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Prosper54%67%34%
Average commute21% higher than Prosper36 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Prosper27%36%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Prosper0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Prosper97%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in West Prosper

Under 1831%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6441%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black8.3%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race7.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Prosper

  1. 1ACrestview at ProsperMedian rent $2,060
  2. 2ACentral ProsperMedian rent $2,080
  3. 3A-Northeast ProsperMedian rent $2,020
  4. 4A-Southwest ProsperMedian rent $2,700
  5. 5B+Southeast ProsperMedian rent $1,940
  6. 6B+Whitley PlaceMedian rent $3,500+

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Windsor LakesConroe
  2. BEast MansfieldMansfield
  3. BSierra Elite EstatesMansfield

Questions about West Prosper

Is West Prosper a good place to live?

West Prosper covers part of Prosper, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Prosper. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in West Prosper?

Renters in West Prosper pay a median of $2,620 a month, 20% higher than the Prosper median. The median home is worth $884,000, 7% higher than the Prosper median. A median home costs 5.5x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Prosper.

What schools serve West Prosper?

The closest rated public schools are Minett Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pat Hagan Cheek Middle (middle, rated B) and Panther Creek High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Prosper 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.