Frisco, Texas

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.

ahockeychick
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.

Pros & Cons of Living in Frisco, Texas