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Frisco.
About
Life in Frisco
This is a city built for families and professionals willing to pay for newer construction, solid schools, and proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth's job market. With a median household income around $150,000 and median home values near $642,000, Frisco attracts affluent households—but that means your cost of living is genuinely high. The Frisco ISD is highly rated and has invested heavily in schools and sports facilities—the city even partnered with the Dallas Cowboys to build state-of-the-art training grounds—which explains why nearly 48% of households have children under 18.
Frisco at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
27.3%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+18.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Frisco: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Frisco, the largest foreign-born group is from India (44.4%), and 10.4% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.6%
of households
Married Couples
65.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Frisco
In Frisco, rent runs 44% above the TX average, and home values are 126% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,572
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $640,131 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Frisco
Unemployment in Frisco is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Frisco Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.6 min avg
How Frisco residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Frisco, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Frisco runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
789.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Frisco Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collin County, which includes Frisco, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 36 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 26 | Hail | $1302.6M |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | $410,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Hail | $6.6M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $770,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Frisco, is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Collin County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Frisco has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.37" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.56" |
| Apr | 75°F | 55°F | 3.52" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.22" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.48" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 5.26" |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 3.37" |
Healthcare6 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Frisco
Frisco has 6 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
6
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Texas Health Hospital Frisco
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper
Childrens · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Childrens Medical Center Plano
Childrens · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Plano
Methodist Mckinney Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Mckinney
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Plano
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Frisco
Frisco's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 67.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
67
within city limits
Private Schools
15
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Frisco (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
10.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
12.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
12.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
11.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 91 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Frisco
Frisco has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (91 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Frisco
Frisco Public Library
8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco
Connection At Stonebriar Centre
2615 Preston Rd, Suite 100, Frisco
Cities Near Frisco
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Frisco FAQ
Is Frisco, Texas affordable?⌄
Frisco's median rent is $2,014/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $150,212/year. Median home value is $642,100.
Is Frisco, Texas safe?⌄
Frisco's violent crime rate was 98 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 790 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Frisco, Texas?⌄
Frisco has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Frisco, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Frisco is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,014/month and median household income is $150,212/year. The median home value is $642,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Frisco, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Frisco is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from