Why Live in Prosper
Prosper, TX, has evolved from a farming town into a fast-growing suburban city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with a population of 41,000. The highly rated Prosper Independent School District attracts many young families. The city is conveniently located near major job centers in Downtown Dallas, Plano, and Frisco, with key employers including the school district, the Town of Prosper, and Texas Health Prosper. New subdivisions feature resort-like amenities, such as the Junior Olympic-sized pool at Savanah Water Park and the 11-acre lake at Constellation Park in Light Farms. Homes in Prosper are large and architecturally diverse, with a median price significantly higher than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.
Prosper boasts over 600 acres of parks and 52 miles of hiking and biking trails, earning it a Silver Certified Scenic City designation. Frontier Park offers a playground, sports fields, and batting cages. The historic downtown area features local boutiques, a food truck park, and eateries like 1418 Coffee House and Black Hawk Brewery. The Gates of Prosper shopping center includes stores like Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, and Target, with more retail and apartments on the way. Community events such as the Prosper Fishing Derby and the Prosper Christmas Festival foster a strong sense of community.
Located about 35 miles from downtown Dallas and 30 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Prosper is well-connected via Dallas North Tollway, Highway 380, and Preston Road. Despite a year-over-year increase in crime, Prosper's property and violent crime rates remain lower than state and national averages.
Home Trends in Prosper, TX
On average, homes in Prosper, TX sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prosper, TX over the last 12 months is $870,684, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$870,684
Median Single Family Sale Price
$908,658
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$490,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267
Number of Homes for Sale
199
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,232
Median List Price
$950,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%