← Back to Texas Cities

Prosper

Texas · DFW — Collin County
No Income TaxStrong DanceWarmMid Cost
77
/ 100 match score

One of the fastest-growing cities in the US. Prosper ISD has strong ratings and is rapidly expanding. New construction everywhere — modern infrastructure built for families. Very safe and family-first atmosphere.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
10/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
$0
Texas advantage
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$108,000
$90,000–$126,000 range
Annual surplus
+$159,175
King: 2.5×
FICA (7.65%)
$27,540/yr
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,200–$3,200/mo
Median SFH purchase
$600,000
Dance Training
Growing dance studio ecosystem. Proximity to Frisco and Allen means strong access to pre-professional training within 15–20 minutes. Prosper ISD fine arts programs are excellent and well-funded.
Healthcare
Texas Health Prosper opened recently. Currently supplements with Frisco (UT Southwestern, Children's Health) 10–15 min south.
Career & Remote Work
Excellent for remote workers. Heritage Trail business district growing rapidly. Proximity to Frisco and Legacy/Plano corridors for occasional in-person. AT&T Fiber throughout.
Musical Theater
Strong
Prosper ISD has made significant fine arts investment — new dedicated facilities across multiple campuses and a growing reputation. The Frisco-Prosper-Allen corridor's MT studio density means Prosper families have strong nearby options. Active DFW competition circuit. Still developing its own local identity but benefits from proximity to the most competitive training zone in north Texas.
Safety
Violent crime rate:100 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. For cities with elevated rates, target specific suburban ISD neighborhoods — actual neighborhood crime is 40–60% below city average.

Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber built into new developments from the ground up. Prosper is one of the most fiber-complete new suburbs in Texas.
Pros
  • +Very safe — Collin County
  • +Prosper ISD — highly rated and well-funded
  • +New construction — modern homes and infrastructure
  • +Growing amenities as city matures
  • +Affordable relative to south Collin for now
Cons
  • −Healthcare still limited locally
  • −Feels unfinished — actively under construction in many areas
  • −Dance scene mostly requires Frisco/Allen drives
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
excellent
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates: $360K gross income, FICA 7.65% + federal MFJ 2026 brackets ($30K standard deduction). Texas has no state income tax. Does not include property tax (TX rates 1.5–2.5% of assessed value, varies by county) or HOA. Actual liability varies — consult a CPA.