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Frisco, TX vs Houston, TX
Frisco, TX vs Houston, TX: What the data shows
Frisco, TX is in Frisco, TX while Houston, TX is in Houston, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Houston, TX is the more affordable option at $483,700 median — $156,200 less than Frisco, TX's $639,900. WYLT rates Frisco, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Houston, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Frisco, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Houston, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Frisco, TX has Low flood risk and Houston, TX has Low flood risk.
Houston, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Frisco, TX scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Houston, TX's 57/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Frisco, TX has the higher school rating — Frisco, TX rates 7.3/10 and Houston, TX rates 7.2/10.
| Category | Frisco, TX | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Settle here |
| Median Price | $640K | $484K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $104K | $141K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Low ✓ More stable | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 32/100 | 57/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 1/100 | 10/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 44/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 35 min | 7 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.2/10 |
| Best for | familiesprofessionalsremote_workers | young professionalsremote workerssmall families |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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