No matter your passion: football, soccer, baseball, or golf, Frisco is the place. [**Dr. Pepper Ballpark**](https://www.milb.com/frisco/ballpark/ballpark) has the Frisco RoughRiders minor league baseball team, the Dallas Cowboys practice, and headquarters, [**The Star**](https://www.thestarinfrisco.com/), is here. Toyota Stadium, home of the FC Dallas soccer team, is here. To top it off, the PGA is moving its headquarters to Frisco to be paired with two championship golf courses, a conference center, and a resort-style hotel. 

While there is so much more going on in Frisco than sports, like being one of the fastest growing cities in the country and having great schools and the rest, it is this gravitational pull of exciting sports to the city that gives it a special energy. 

It should be noted that Frisco is growing fast. Between 2010 and 2019, it was the fastest-growing city in the U.S. When you combine this growth with a lack of public transportation, Frisco isn’t part of the DART train line; you get traffic, congestion, and feeling things are always under construction.


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This stunning growth signals a nearly perfect suburban city opportunity. Beautiful new homes are constantly being built to house new families who crave access to great schools, parks, and recreational opportunities. There is also a fun historic downtown area that is growing with more to do called The Rail District. This whole area is filled with boutique shopping, bars, restaurants, and tons of community activities for families and young professionals. 
Frisco is kind of heaven for families looking for active suburban lifestyles. Big yards for home play, parks, and amazing facilities for play away from home. Downtown art and food trucks, nice and casual restaurants for the kids, or date nights. While you’re close to Dallas and Fort Worth, when you need a bigger city fix, you may not need it as much as you’d think. 

If you're interested in seeing what happens in Frisco, check out the [**calendar of events**](https://www.visitfrisco.com/events/).

We highly recommend visiting Frisco and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our [partnership with Expedia](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well.

Lifestyle 

Frisco has big corporate opportunities in tech and health in particular. [**Conifer Health**](https://www.coniferhealth.com/) and [**Argon Medical**](https://www.argonmedical.com/) are just two of the big health industry corporations here and [**Integer Holdings**](https://www.integer.net/home/default.aspx), Goodman Networks, Worldlink and Imagine Communications are just a few of the tech and communication businesses here. Employment in Frisco is booming, so if you want to live and work here, you can certainly do so. You’re also smack dab in the heart of DFW, one of the fastest-growing metroplexes in the U.S., so if you aren’t working in Frisco, you can find work in Dallas/Fort Worth or one of the other booming suburban cities. 


Worklife

The economic opportunity in Frisco in particular, and DFW in general, is really hard to beat. The growth in jobs in Frisco is unparalleled relative to the rest of the country. Even if that weren’t the case people now move here to wfh and take advantage of the beautiful neighborhoods, great schools and city amenities. The housing prices relative to the economic opportunity are impossible to beat compared to California, or New York or Chicago and so the people keep coming. 


Opportunity

Why You Should Move Here Now?

**PunkRockDude**
2y ago
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I believe Frisco like Plano before it is driven by the schools. The schools are consistently good though as the district ages will increasingly face challenge. We use the small school model which is a differentiator compared to most of the surrounding districts. While the schools are good it is also well run although many like to complain about it, the district consistently wins awards for financial management and quality.

Frisco has good infrastructure including rec center, parks, roads, fire, etc. Everything you need is here and confident. Shopping and restaurants abound even though it is certainly not a foodie destination.

Things to do. For a town of it size it has a lot. With minor league hockey, baseball, basketball and the MLS soccer team, cowboys training facilities plus all of the events that those venues bring in. We also have soccer hall of fame, video game museum, and others.

Housing was affordable though not so much any more but if you want a new house still a good option as Plano and areas south are full and low value. Politics are not great but still pretty even keep some checks on whichever group of crazies you are most concerned about. Fairly significant diversity of people. It is a high income area. Was one of the least impacted in the country by Covid led economic turmoil for example.

For more reviews of what living in Frisco is like from locals check out: [**The Reviews**](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/frisco/reviews).




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Reviews of Frisco from Locals

Frisco is on the north side of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, more commonly known as DFW Metroplex. It is due north of Dallas but only 30 minutes or so north. All of DFW is easily accessible by car and some by train although Frisco isn’t on the DART train line so driving will be a part of your life. 

Many people think of DFW as a great big giant city (with 7.2 million people) with borders among the cities, suburbs and towns as largely irrelevant given the lack of natural borders from things like rivers or lakes. While there can be plenty of traffic in DFW for the most part the freeway system/turnpike gets everyone around in very short drives (or train rides) relative to most of the other large metroplexes. DFW is extremely new compared to the other big developed metroplexes and that means it is just more convenient. You’re 15-35 minutes into downtown Dallas or Fort Worth from a great majority of the suburbs which means if you choose to live that rolling lawn lifestyle it’s not far to hit the big cities. Most of the popular suburbs are directly north Dallas: Plano, McKinney, Frisco among others but there are also plenty in between the two cities: Irving, Arlington and Grand Prairie that draw a lot of attention as well. 

If you’re looking for the most “developed” of the north suburbs in terms of a commercial district then Plano is a good option. Frisco is the fastest growing the the most development happening but plots of good options. 

None of this means you have to live close to one of the big cities. The Metroplex is nearly 9,300 square miles, which means it is larger than the land areas of six U.S. states. If you want rural you can find it here. 


The Area

Frisco has a robust downtown scene, both in terms of a social scene and housing. There is actually both a condo/apartment option for young professionals and a historic district which may be too pricey for some but again, the surrounding area is where you want to be. 
- Downtown
- Historic Downtown


Young Professionals

Downtown

Frisco is priced higher than many of the north Dallas suburbs but still comes in lower than many of the national metroplexes so young families are in luck here. More modest but still substantial homes with yards and access to amazing schools in the Frisco school district are plentiful. Hunter’s Creek is a good example of these neighborhoods as is The Trails. Average home prices here are in the $300k - $500k range, which for Frisco is reasonable. These are the kinds of communities with movie nights at the local community pool and tons of family events that bring everyone together. 
- Panther Creek
- The Trails
- Hunter’s Creek


Young Families

Panther Creek

Most of the “fancy” neighborhoods in Frisco, those with the largest homes, biggest yards, and greatest variety of amenities are newer neighborhoods built to accommodate the growing wealth in the city. Unlike other cities in which the wealthy or newer neighborhoods are isolated in a particular area, Frisco has these types of neighborhoods spread from east to west. If you are looking to go upscale, starting with these neighborhoods is your best bet. 
One exception to the new neighborhoods is the Historic Downtown District. For those with a desire to live in a neighborhood with a strong walkscore and proximity to all downtown has to offer this is the spot. Beautiful older homes and trees with some character offer an alternative to the more standard “suburban” neighborhoods. 
- Chapel Creek
- Newman Village
- Custer Creek Farms
- Starwood
- Historic Downtown


Established Families

Chapel Creek

Frisco

**PunkRockDude**
2y ago
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I believe Frisco like Plano before it is driven by the schools. The schools are consistently good though as the district ages will increasingly face challenge. We use the small school model which is a differentiator compared to most of the surrounding districts. While the schools are good it is also well run although many like to complain about it, the district consistently wins awards for financial management and quality.

Frisco has good infrastructure including rec center, parks, roads, fire, etc

Everything you need is here and confident. Shopping and restaurants abound even though it is certainly not a foodie destination.

Things to do. For a town of it size it has a lot. With minor league hockey, baseball, basketball and the MLS soccer team, cowboys training facilities plus all of the events that those venues bring in. We also have soccer hall of fame, video game museum, and others.

Housing was affordable though not so much any more but if you want a new house still a good option as Plano and areas south are full and low value.

Politics are not great but still pretty even keep some checks on whichever group of crazies you are most concerned about.

Fairly significant diversity of people. It is a high income area. Was one of the least impacted in the country by Covid led economic turmoil for example.

**Tony-Vespucchi**
2y ago
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I live here due to my parents' work and am wrapping up a degree so I can get a job and (hopefully) move to a place with more of a future.

As for what makes it special, like many have already said, it's the epitome of American Suburbia. Houses relegated almost strictly to the wealthy or those with good credit, and anyone left behind is going to get edged out by rent hikes or general cost of living issues that are beginning to really squeeze the lower end of the middle class here. To people who don't have the means to really live here, the edging out of those lower on the wealth spectrum is a travesty, but to the people who seem to have really pushed this suburb to the "heights" that its at now, it's all according to plan.

Frisco, by design, is for the upper-class. You have to own a car to do anything, you need to have money to do anything, and you need to enjoy the upper class things that Frisconians built this city for. It's a shame to me since I want to see a more equal and sustainable future for this town, but scarily enough I seem to be in the minority there.

Our city officials all seem to be strongly opposed to any programs that may actually benefit the lower class. Sure, they'll act like they care by supporting Frisco Family Services, or by signing off on one or two projects that may be for the greater good, and there's nothing wrong with all the good things that have come of that of course, it's just that it's not enough. It almost feels intentional the degree to which Frisco wants to prevent those "beneath" it from sustaining a life here. Between a staunch opposition to public transit in any form, our inability to create higher density housing that doesn't cost more than $2k a month, and how little we truly prioritize walk-ability, a clear message is sent to those who don't want to, or just flat out can't, live that suburban "dream": This town isn't meant for you.

**a_hockey_chick**
6mo ago
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This is absolutely not the place for a 20 year old. Frisco is for families and specifically for those who are commuting to jobs nearby. I am sorry you are getting dragged here.

Something that will blow your mind is the overabundance of food options. You’ll get to try pretty much every cult American food chain that exists, without leaving Frisco (In N Out, Whataburger, Canes, Shake Shack, Torchys, etc) along with pretty much every famous American food eatery you’ve heard of. Frisco has it, or it’s nearby.

Take up a sport to meet people. There’s an ice rink with beginner friendly hockey leagues. There are various other adult leagues. The Frisco athletic center is a good place to get a membership to work out at. The mall is a stereotypical American mall, complete with food court, movie theater, and Cheesecake Factory.

You MUST have a car to have any sort of independence. So if you don’t already drive, now is the time to learn. And be warned, Frisco drivers are notoriously terrible and aggressive.

Frisco isn’t isolated, research stuff in Plano, Allen, McKinney, The Colony as well because those are all right there next to Frisco and they all blend together.

**thevilporcupine**
9mo ago
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I’m 23 my fiancée is 21, live right off of main st next to HEB and that’s a fantastic location. We walk to go get groceries which also means we’re spending less, but then in really short walking distance is a gym a main event, 7+ restaurants, barber shop. And then if you go just across the highway you have nerdvana (video game bar) you have a movie theater, hospital (if needed), Toyota stadium, the square (when they host events it’s nice to be close). Are their other areas you could live yeah but where we’re at is a great option that’s still decently affordable but gives you options.

Frisco, Texas

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