Collin/Denton · Far North
Living in Prosper
Prosper is newer, roomier and more upscale, with big master-planned amenities and a small-town center that is growing fast.
Home typesSingle-family, Luxury new build, Estate lots
Home ageMostly 2005–present, with heavy new construction
LotsLarger-than-typical suburban lots; estate lots common
HOAMaster-planned HOAs with large amenity packages are common
School districtsProsper ISD, Denton ISD (parts)
Getting around
Tollway extension access. Frisco is close. Dallas is a long drive.
- Downtown Dallas ~43 min 34 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~18 min 13 mi
- DFW Airport ~46 min 34 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~65 min 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper (Collin County, Prosper ISD) | 0.505 | 1.2141 | 0.2306 | 1.9497% |
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
- Newer homes and larger lots
- Resort-style community amenities
- Close to Frisco without its density
Tradeoffs
- Long drive to Dallas
- MUD/PID taxes are common
- Retail still catching up in places
Nearby
Windsong Ranch, Gates of Prosper, Downtown Prosper
Development watch
Major retail and residential build-out along US 380 and the Tollway extension.