Prosper

Moving to Prosper, TX

Less than 40 minutes to the heart of Dallas, Prosper provides residents a quiet suburban feel without living too far away from the heart of the city. As Dallas-Fort Worth continues to grow and becomes more densely populated, Prosper is a great place to live due to the easy commute and accessibility to major highways. For more information, read our blog post about 3 reasons to move to Prosper, TX.

 

About the Town

Prosper is a beautiful and peaceful suburban town located north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As a community that is focused on family values, those who live here enjoy a quality life full of small-town appeal. With a number of master-planned developments making their way into the community, the town of Prosper has continued to flourish, and now more than 20,000 residents are proud to call this place home.

 

Things to Do

With never-ending entertainment for both adults and kids, Prosper offers those who live here the small-town experience with the big-town attractions. 

The parks and recreation department in Prosper provides access to recreational opportunities for adults and kids of all ages. Prosper has over 19 parks to choose from to spend an afternoon enjoying a picnic or watching the kids run and play. 

The largest is Frontier Park, which offers family-friendly attractions that provide the entire family with endless amounts of fun. The park is known for its sports complex, which features soccer fields, softball and baseball fields, batting cages, a walking trail, a catch and release pond, picnic areas, and community splash pads. 

Nestled in the town of Prosper is Gentle Creek Country Club. This upscale golf and lifestyle community offers a fine dining experience, golf programs and clinics for juniors, and an equestrian facility for those looking to enhance their communication and relationship with their horse. 

Prosper also enjoys playing host to several annual events, including the yearly tree tour. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the walking tree tour allows residents to meet in the park to learn about the trees that bloom in late spring, as well as community history and fun facts. 

Another local favorite is the Prosper Community Picnic that celebrates community and small-town spirit. The picnic serves as an opportunity for the Prosper residents to remember the history of celebrating the fall harvest. The annual picnic includes a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable games, slides, obstacle course, and face painting.

 

Living in Prosper, TX

Prosper residents see a low unemployment rate of only 3.3%. The median income in Prosper is $111,641, and the median home value is $604,616. Prosper has seen a .1% increase in home values since last year, and values are expected to rise another 3.3% over the next year. The median rent in Prosper is $2,708, which is higher than the average rent in the DFW Metroplex. 

 

Schools

The Prosper School District is one of the best school districts in the state of Texas. Home to three A+-rated public schools, the district is proud of its 97% high school graduation rate with above-average test scores of 91%. 

The mission of the school district is to develop and graduate academically motivated and prepared individuals who will make contributions to society. The district currently educates more than 16,800 students in 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.

About the Neighborhood

There are community events
Neighbors are friendly
There's holiday spirit
Great schools
Great for retirees
Car is needed
Easy commutes
There are sidewalks
Yards are well-kept
Streets are well-lit
Parks and playgrounds
Lots of wildlife
It's quiet
It's dog friendly
Kids play outside
Golfing
Walking / Hiking trails

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Updated Dec 8, 2024 5:46:am. Based on information from the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. This information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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