Cost of living in Frisco, Texas
Key housing costs for families moving to Frisco from out of state.
Avg rent 1BR
$1,350/mo
Avg rent 2BR
$1,650/mo
Median home price
$366,500
Starter home
$252,000
Property tax rate
1.90%
Price per sq ft
$251
Best neighborhoods in Frisco — lifestyle scores
Affordability4/10
Schools9/10
Safety10/10
Walkability2/10
Transit1/10
Nightlife3/10
Outdoors5/10
Family Friendly8/10
Remote Work9/10
Low Taxes8/10
Weather5/10
Traffic6/10
Strengths & weaknesses
Frisco ISD rated A — 56 of 75 schools scored A, none below C
Lowest crime rate among major Texas cities — 948 per 100K
Top 10 US tech city — 96% household internet coverage
Higher home prices — median significantly above state average
Fully car-dependent — Walk Score 25, no transit
Limited independent nightlife — primarily chain restaurant culture
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