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Frisco, Texas, in Collin county, is 11 miles N of Carrollton, Texas (center to center) and 24 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city is regarded as a wealthy suburb of Dallas and is home to a large number of professionals that work for companies located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. According to a 2007 study by Forbes Magazine, Frisco was the seventh fastest growing suburb in the country. It's a popular shopping destination for the region.
The original settlers arrived by way of the Shawnee Trail. Cattle drives were often planned in the community of Lebanon which later became part of Frisco. The St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad arrived in 1902 and a community was built near the train station. Frisco was named in tribute to the Railroad. With the decline in cattle drives people and businesses moved from the trail areas and relocated in Frisco to be near the railroad and the activity it created.
The Frisco Athletic Center Water Park is popular with families. Central Park is enjoyed for walking and bicycle riding. The Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, The Northshore Mountain Bike Trail and the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve Trail are nearby. Golf enthusiasts enjoy playing at the Plantation Golf Club and Trails of Frisco.
The city is home to a campus of the Amberton University and the Preston Ridge campus of the Collin Community College District.
The city is served by the nearby Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Frisco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Frisco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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