Living in Frisco
Frisco is the default answer for many relocating buyers: newer homes, big-league sports and entertainment, and a deep bench of master-planned communities with amenity centers.
Getting around
Strong for Legacy/Plano and Frisco job centers. Downtown Dallas is a Tollway drive that is longer at peak hours.
- Downtown Dallas ~35 min 27 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~10 min 6 mi
- DFW Airport ~37 min 26 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~57 min 47 mi
Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer.
2025 property tax rates
| Location | City | School district | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco (Collin County, Frisco ISD) | 0.4255 | 1.0194 | 0.2306 | 1.6755% |
| Frisco (Denton County) | 0.4255 | 1.0194 | 0.1859 | 1.6309% |
2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions.
Strengths
- Wide selection of newer homes
- Entertainment and dining density for a suburb
- Close to the Legacy and SH 121 job corridors
Tradeoffs
- Tollway traffic and toll costs to Dallas
- MUD/PID districts can raise carrying costs
- Pricing is competitive for move-up buyers
Nearby
The Star, Stonebriar Centre, Toyota Stadium, Riders Field, Frisco Square, Hall Park
Development watch
Ongoing mixed-use growth along the Tollway and SH 121, including the PGA of America headquarters at Fields and Universal's family theme park project. Verify current timelines.