 Frisco is the second fastest growing city in the United States, experiencing over 206% growth in 2001. Frisco has the advantage of being located in the middle of the "Golden Corridor." With Preston Road (Texas Highway 289) bisecting the community, Frisco is approximately an forty-five minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth amenities. The town is adjacent to Legacy Business Park, the corporate home of EDS, JCPenney, Murata Business Machines and Frito-Lay. More growth is anticipated with the completion of the North Dallas Tollway and state highways 121 and 190.
Frisco offers residents a variety of quality housing possibilities in developments such as Stonebriar Country Club, Stonebriar Creek, Centennial Stonebrook, Plantation Resort Country Club and Preston Vineyards. There are two major golf courses and a full slate of athletic leagues, including basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Lake Lewisville is just five minutes away, and Lake Ray Roberts is only 30 minutes away. The Frisco Community Theatre is considered one of the finest in the region.
Students in the Frisco Independent School District, score above average on the state SAT examinations. Collin County Community College District has located its third campus in Frisco.
Frisco Population: As of January 1, 2005, the estimated population is 74,012.
List of Frisco Housing Developments:
Lakes on Legacy, Village Green,Lone Star Ranch, Stewart Creek,Trails of West Frisco, Windsor Place, Hickory Springs, Meadow Hill Estates, Preston Highlands North, The Fairways, Westfalls Village,Frisco Square, Hunter's Creek, Plantation Springs, Willow Pond, Starwood, Stewarts Crossing, Star Ridge, Fairway Glen at the Trails, Stonebriar
Frisco Taxes (2003)
Frisco residents pay the lowest per household property tax of all surrounding area and have the highest average property value.
This data is based on fiscal year 2003 valuations. The average property value in Frisco was $226,734, property tax rate was .432 per $100 valuation (it dropped to .4229 this year), and the average property tax per household is $979. Here are some other cities:
2003 Tax Rates - Surrounding Cities
McKinney, $185k value, .598 tax rate, $1,109 average tax per household
Carrollton, $172k value, .599 tax rate, $1,033 average tax per household
Allen, $180k value, .561 tax rate, $1,010 average tax per household
Plano, $226k value, .453 tax rate, $1,027 average tax per household
Richardson, $222k value, .477 tax rate, $1,065 average tax per household
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