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Prosper, TX

Prosper, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 55
Population34,567
Foreign Born5.3%
Population Density1,370people per mi²
Median Age37.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

210/100

110% above national average

D

The Real Cost of Living in Prosper, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $34k$65k
Comfortable $135k$198k
Luxury $279k+$432k+
Elite (Top 5%) $328k+$508k+
Affordability Ratio

95%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
12
Poor
2
Negative
4

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.7mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

28.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Prosper, TX

1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.9 mi
Marina1Nearest 9.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 8.6 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 5.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$188k+5.3%
150% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
103% above US avg
College Educated
63.5%
81% above US avg
WFH
33.4%
134% above US avg
Homeownership
88.2%
35% above US avg
Median Home
$695k
146% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+2.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+12.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.02 / 1k Residents96% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.37 / 1k Residents85% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−7.7%
Burglary
0.47 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.80 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.41 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Prosper, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season262 days337 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.0"
Elevation751 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor33 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,370/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Hail, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 358 mi · coast 265 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$716.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T14:29:50.000Z

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