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Living in
Prosper.
About
Life in Prosper
What you're paying for is stability and family-oriented infrastructure: nearly 58% of households have kids under 18, 79% are married couples, and the median age sits at 36. The schools matter here, and the district has expanded significantly to keep pace with growth, opening a fourth high school as recently as 2023. Job-wise, unemployment is just 3.8%, and while most residents commute into the broader DFW area (averaging 32 minutes), that's manageable for the Dallas metro.
Prosper at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
16.9%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+51.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Prosper: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prosper, the largest foreign-born group is from India (33.7%), and 5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
60.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
7.9%
of households
Married Couples
81.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.37
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 55% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Prosper
In Prosper, rent runs 55% above the TX average, and home values are 190% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
87.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2014
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $760,369 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Prosper
Unemployment in Prosper is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Prosper Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Prosper residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prosper, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Prosper runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
43
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
670.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Prosper 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 Prosper, 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.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Prosper is about 3% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Prosper, 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
Prosper is about 3% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prosper has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
45
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.58" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 1.96" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 1.73" |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 2.81" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prosper
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Prosper's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Frisco
Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper
Childrens · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Prosper
Texas Health Hospital Frisco
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Frisco
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prosper
Prosper's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 66.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Prosper (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
11.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (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, 85 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prosper
Prosper has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (85 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prosper
Prosper Community Library
200 S Main St, Prosper
Cities Near Prosper
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Prosper FAQ
Is Prosper, Texas affordable?⌄
Prosper's median rent is $2,176/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $195,281/year. Median home value is $823,700.
Is Prosper, Texas safe?⌄
Prosper's violent crime rate was 43 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 670 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prosper, Texas?⌄
Prosper has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prosper, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Prosper is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,176/month and median household income is $195,281/year. The median home value is $823,700. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prosper, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Prosper is 30 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