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Prosper, Texas, in Collin county, is 11 miles W of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 30 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dallas metropolitan area. Prosper contains a population of approximately 2,097.
In Prosper, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Prosper, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Prosper.
Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Prosper had a median family income of $68,542. The typical family in Prosper is better off than most in Texas. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Prosper have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Prosper favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Prosper has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Prosper, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Prosper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | |  |
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