What are the schools like in Frisco, TX?

Frisco is served primarily by FRISCO ISD. The district operates 43 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Frisco?

The median household income in Frisco, TX is $144,567 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Frisco, TX?

Frisco has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Frisco, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Frisco, TX affordable or expensive?

Frisco's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frisco is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $531,400 and the median rent is $1,803 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Frisco, TX?

Frisco has a violent crime rate of 100.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1002.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frisco, TX a Good Place to Live?

Frisco is a mid-sized city of 202,075 in Texas, with a median household income of $144,567 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Frisco stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Frisco is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frisco city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Frisco's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frisco costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Frisco, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$531,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,803	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,567	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Frisco's violent crime rate is 100.9 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.9 /100k

Property Crime

1002.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Frisco is served primarily by FRISCO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frisco, TX	National Avg
School District	FRISCO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	43	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frisco sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frisco, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Frisco, TX	National Avg
Population	202,075	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	25.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hackberry, TX 6 mi Prosper, TX 6 mi Little Elm, TX 6 mi The Colony, TX 7 mi Savannah, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Frisco

Frisco, TX is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

75035 75033 75034 75036

Frisco vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frisco, TX affordable or expensive?

Frisco's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Frisco roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $531,400 and median rent is $1,803/month.

What is the crime rate in Frisco, TX?

Frisco's violent crime rate is 100.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1002.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frisco?

Public schools in Frisco are operated by FRISCO ISD. The district has 43 elementary, 19 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frisco, TX a good place to live?

Frisco, TX has a population of 202,075, a median household income of $144,567, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Frisco?

Frisco averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frisco?

Frisco, TX is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 75035, 75033, 75034, 75036.

What is the population of Frisco?

The population of Frisco, Texas is 202,075 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frisco?

Key numbers for living in Frisco: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $531,400, median household income $144,567, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frisco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.