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Frisco, TX


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Frisco, Texas

Frisco, Texas, in Collin county, is 11 miles N of Carrollton, Texas (center to center) and 24 miles N of Dallas, Texas. Part of the surrounding Dallas metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Frisco is home to some 33,714 residents.

The People and Families of Frisco

In Frisco, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Frisco are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frisco had a median family income of $84,150. More so than most places, the people in Frisco generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Frisco are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Frisco than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($146,907) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Frisco. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Frisco Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Frisco was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Frisco, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Frisco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFrisco Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFrisco College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFrisco Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Frisco Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Frisco People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Frisco Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Frisco, TX

Comparing Frisco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times12
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime22

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