Is Frisco, Texas a Good Place to Live?
Yes, for a lot of people. Frisco is one of North Texas’s fastest-growing cities, with newer neighborhoods, Frisco ISD, and more pro sports, museums and shopping than most suburbs. It fits best if you’re comfortable driving everywhere and the payment on a newer home works for you. If you need train service or a lower price point, a nearby city may fit better.
Want the honest tradeoffs, like price, traffic and HOAs? Read my Pros and Cons of Living in Frisco, TX.
Where is Frisco, Texas?
Frisco is north of Plano, where the Dallas North Tollway meets the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121). The city sits in both Collin and Denton counties. Visit Frisco puts it about 25 minutes north of downtown Dallas, and about 25 minutes from both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field. Real drive times depend on traffic.
Frisco has grown fast. The U.S. Census Bureau counted about 117,000 residents in 2010 and about 200,500 in 2020, and estimates about 237,000 today, on roughly 69 square miles of land. That growth is why so much of Frisco’s housing was built in the last 20 years or so.
Who Frisco tends to fit
In my experience, Frisco makes the most sense if:
- You want a newer home, often with HOA amenities like pools and trails.
- Frisco ISD is a big part of your plan.
- You work along the Tollway or SH 121, or in Plano’s Legacy area.
- You’ll actually use the sports, entertainment and shopping close to home.
It’s a weaker fit if you need DART rail, a short drive to Dallas or Irving, or a mid-$400,000s budget. In those cases, I’ll show you how Frisco compares with Plano, The Colony or Carrollton.
Frisco’s zip codes
Frisco has four main zip codes: 75033, 75034, 75035 and 75036. Each has its own mix of neighborhoods and prices, and 75035 can run a little lower than 75033 and 75034. A listing that just says “Frisco” doesn’t tell you much, so I start with the zip, the HOA and the exact school assignment.
Getting around Frisco
Frisco is a driving city. The Dallas North Tollway and the Sam Rayburn Tollway are the main routes, and the Census Bureau puts the average commute at about 29 minutes. Frisco isn’t one of DART’s member cities, so there’s no DART rail in town. If train service matters to you, Plano and Carrollton are the closest cities with DART stations.
Schools in Frisco
- Frisco ISD serves most of the city. The district also serves parts of Little Elm, McKinney and Plano.
- Lewisville ISD serves about 2.5 square miles of Frisco, according to the district.
Other districts can touch the edges of the city, so I check the assigned campuses for the exact address with the district before you make an offer. Frisco ISD’s attendance zone search tool is the place to confirm.
Things to do in Frisco
Frisco calls itself “Sports City USA,” and it earns the name. A few highlights:
- The Star: The Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters and practice facility, with tours, shops and restaurants.
- Toyota Stadium: Home of FC Dallas and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
- Riders Field: Frisco RoughRiders baseball, with a lazy river in the outfield.
- PGA Frisco: Home of the PGA of America, with two championship courses. It’s set to host the 2027 PGA Championship.
- Museums: The National Videogame Museum, the Museum of the American Railroad and the Frisco Heritage Museum.
- Shopping and parks: Stonebriar Centre, the Frisco Rail District, Kaleidoscope Park and more than 120 pieces of public art around the city.
What homes cost in Frisco
As a rough 2026 planning range from my own market notes, many Frisco closings sit in the mid-$600,000s. 75035 can run a little lower than 75033 and 75034.
Those are planning numbers, not a price for any one home. HOA dues and property taxes matter a lot on newer homes, so I’ll run the full monthly payment with you. You can also search homes for sale in Frisco any time.
Thinking about selling your Frisco home?
Buyers in Frisco compare a lot of similar, newer homes, so pricing and presentation matter. Here’s how I help Frisco sellers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco, Texas a good place to live? For many people, yes, especially if you want a newer home, Frisco ISD, and sports and entertainment nearby, and you’re fine driving. Run the monthly payment first, since prices are higher than in many nearby cities.
Where is Frisco, Texas? North of Plano, at the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway, in Collin and Denton counties.
How far is Frisco from Dallas? Visit Frisco puts it about 25 minutes north of downtown Dallas, depending on traffic.
Does Frisco have DART? No. Frisco isn’t a DART member city. Plano and Carrollton are the closest cities with DART rail stations.
What school district is Frisco in? Most of Frisco is in Frisco ISD. About 2.5 square miles are in Lewisville ISD, so check the exact address.
Let’s talk about Frisco
I’m Sherien Joyner, REALTOR® and GRI with Fathom Realty. I live in Carrollton and help people buy and sell in Frisco when it’s the right city. If you’re weighing Frisco against Plano, McKinney or Carrollton, I’ll give you a straight comparison.
Call or text me at (214) 244-2421, or send me a message.
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