Texas · Metropolitan Area
Prosper is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 34,567. Residents earn $187,603 per year, which is 150% above the national average.
Based on current data, Prosper receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Prosper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prosper is $187,603, which is significantly higher than the national average — 150% above $75,149. This places Prosper among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Prosper is $694,600, making it a premium housing market at 146% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,152 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Prosper is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,430 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
Prosper is a highly educated community — 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Prosper enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $187,603 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,166 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,628 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34,830 |
| County GDP | $115,358M |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Healthcare | 4,398 |
| Retail | 2,985 |
| Manufacturing | 491 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 33.4% |
| Census Median | $694,600 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $783,880 |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 34.5% |
| Inventory | 313 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,152 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,936 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Total Violent | 122.2/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 93.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,430.0/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 409.6/100K |
| Theft | 977.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2413°N, 96.8124°W |
| County FIPS | 48085 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.5% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Retail Stores | 2,985 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 33.4% |