Frisco, at just over 100 years old, was a small town for most of its beginning. During the late 90s, the city experienced explosive growth and more than doubled in population between 2000 – 2008. In the next 15 years, the city is expected to have almost a quarter of a million residents.
Frisco is approximately 25 miles north of Dallas (center to center) and located in both Collin and Denton counties. The city is optimally located with the Dallas North Tollway running through the middle of it along with Hwy 380 from the north and Hwy 121 toll road from the south providing quick travel to the DFW International Airport.
Frisco offers a wide variety of dining, living, and shopping locations and has been in the process of rejuvenating its downtown area to offer even more unique experiences. Check out the Downtown Frisco web site for the latest info and learn more about the nearby Frisco Square area.
Safety and economic stability are two important factors for finding the “perfect” neighborhood. When looking at new homes, keep in mind that Frisco, TX has been often ranked as one of:
- the safest cities in Texas & the US
- the fastest growing cities in the US as well as Texas
- the best places to raise a family
Three public school districts serve Frisco residents:
Frisco is home to four college campuses:
- Amberton University
- Collin County Community College
- Dallas Baptist University
- University of Dallas (learning center)
Activities:
- Frisco Athletic Center – state-of-the-art fitness area, two full-size gyms, aerobic studios, childcare area, and more!
- Aquatic Centers – indoor and outdoor swimming
- Parks & Trails – 43 parks with over 1300 acres with undeveloped land allocated for future use
- Main Event – bowling, pool, laser tag, miniature golf, and more!
- Strikz – bowling and family entertainment
Attractions:
- Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders
- Dr Pepper StarCenter Arena which contains two NHL-sized sheets of ice
- Westin Stonebriar Resort & Conference Center
- Stonebriar Centre Mall
- Sam Moon Trading Co. – fashionable products at a fraction of the cost
- Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center
- IKEA
- Pizza Hut Park – 140 acre facility for games, concerts, and more!
- The Trails of Frisco Golf Club featuring a 6,800 yard, par 71 course
- Plantation Golf Club featuring an 18 hole, par 72 course
Cultural:
- Arts of Collin County
- Frisco Heritage Museum
- Public art throughout the city
Sports:
- FC Dallas major league soccer games at Pizza Hut Park
- Frisco RoughRiders baseball
- Texas Tornado hockey team (NAHL)
- Golf courses (see above)
Demographic Data for Frisco, TX: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Have a specific question about Frisco?
If you are buying a home in Frisco or have recently moved to Frisco, you may want to check this city government welcome page for important resident info.
Need help with a down payment or closing costs? Find out more about the down payment assistance programs offered by the City of Frisco.
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Sources of info:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisco,_Texas
- http://www.friscotexas.gov
- http://www.friscoisd.org/
- http://www.friscoedc.com
