Wallethub recently released a report about the fastest growing cities in the United States, and among the top ten sits Frisco, TX. This suburb of Dallas was a farm town of only 6,000 people less than 35 years ago, and now has more than 200,000 residents calling it home and more on the way.
So, are you among the many, many folks looking to move to Frisco? Then here are a X things to know about Frisco.
1. Frisco is growing in jobs
New job prospects are a huge pull to any new city, and Frisco doesn’t disappoint in that. As seen in WalletHub’s report, Frisco ranks No. 1 for highest job growth, and for good reason. In 2019, Keurig Dr. Pepper, announced it was relocating its headquarters to Frisco, the PGA of America said it would relocate its headquarters there, and it’s currently home to the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters.
From 2013 to 2017, Frisco wrangled in 93 corporate relocations, retentions, and expansion projects—adding a potential $4.4 billion in investments and creating up to 45,500 jobs.
2. Have a family in Frisco
If you’re worried about relocating your family just for the sake of a job, you should know that Frisco is great for families. According to a 2018 SmartAsset report, Frisco ranks No. 2 for best Texas cities for families.
Not only does Frisco have some of the lowest crime rates in the state, it’s also a younger city. The median age is 37.7, and nearly a third of the population is 19 or younger—meaning your kids will have ample opportunities to make new friends.
3. Live near Dallas, but stay in Frisco
DFW is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, which does offer a number of great nearby amenities. You’re about half an hour’s drive away from downtown Dallas and less than hour from Fort Worth, and there’s 200 cities with their own attractions worth visiting in a day trip.
But as one resident said to Business Insider, there’s no reason to leave Frisco if you don’t want to. It’s a beloved city in and of itself, and even with its growth, it never lost its small town feel.
4. What to do in Frisco
As there’s no reason to leave Frisco, there are things locals love to enjoy within the city, such as Painting with a Twist. A popular way to learn how to paint “fun art” locals love how accommodating and encouraging the employees are. For instance, while in-person classes aren’t available, Painting with a Twist will lead virtual classes.
And with the city has, on average, 230 sunny days, meaning you’ll want to be outside. Checkout the Frisco Fresh Market near Western Heights. This pet-friendly market has it all, from a petting zoo to food for purchase and even a time for yoga!
5. The housing cost in Frisco
Overall speaking, the cost of living in Frisco is slightly higher than the national average. You will see savings in areas such as your health, transportation, and other miscellaneous costs, but the biggest cost comes in the form of housing.
The median home cost is more than $404,500—shockingly higher than the state of Texas’s average of less than $200,000, and even a studio apartment comes at more than $300 a month compared to the rest of the DFW metroplex.
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