Frisco TX
Texas · Pop. 219,304
Frisco, TX: median household income of $150,212, median rent of $2,014/mo, 4.6% unemployment. Our verdict: Solid Choice.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$150,212
per year
Median Rent
$2,014
per month
Median Home
$642k
home value
Unemployment
4.6%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
3.6%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
29 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Frisco, TX Reality Check"
In Frisco, the rent-to-income burden runs around 16% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $150,212 and median rent is $2,014/month. 44% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $642,100 — that's 4.3× the median income. 66% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 4.55% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 3.6%. Average commute: 29 minutes — acceptable. Frisco was founded in 1904 — that's 122 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 62.4 sq miles at 3,516 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 774 ft — modest elevation. RoastMyCity overall score: 77/100 — Solid Choice.