Prosper, TX

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
34,567 Population 1,372/sq mi density
$187,603 Median Income $68,166 per capita
$694,600 Home Value $783,880 Zillow
$2,152 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
122 Violent Crime/100K 1,430 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$187,603 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$694,600 home value, $2,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K (68% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $187,603
150% higher than US avg
Home Value $694,600
146% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 122/100K
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.5%
88% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,152
85% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Prosper Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34,567
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$187,603
Per Capita$68,166
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$115,358M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$694,600
Rent$2,152
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$783,880

Crime

F
Violent122/100K
Property1,430/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault93/100K
Burglary410/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation630 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.5%
High School+96.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute32 min
EV Stations6
Libraries16

Is Prosper a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Prosper has a population of 34,567 with a density of 1,372 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.7%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 6.7% Black.

Population

34,567
Total Population
1,372
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
25.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Prosper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Prosper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prosper is $187,603, which is 150% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Prosper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$187,603
150% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,166
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
IRS Avg AGI$129,628

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)34,830
County GDP$115,358M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,668
Healthcare4,398
Retail2,985
Manufacturing491

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Work from Home33.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Prosper is $694,600, 146% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,152 (85% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $783,880.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$694,600
146% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$783,880
Median List Price$875,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$875,000
$/Sq Ft$236
Homes Sold42
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops34.5%
Inventory313

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,152
85% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,936

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Effective Rate1.55%
In Prosper, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 16.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Prosper vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate74.4%
Premature Death4,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access93.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Prosper has a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents, 68% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,430 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Prosper vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent122.2/100K
68% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape28.7/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault93.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,430.0/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary409.6/100K
Theft977.3/100K
Vehicle Theft43.1/100K
Arson7.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Prosper has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²)
Population Density1,372/sq mi
Coordinates33.2413°N, 96.8124°W
County FIPS48085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 63.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.3%
D 43.1%

Winner: Republican by 11.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.5%
88% above US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,372/sq mi
Total Area25.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Restaurants2,668
Retail Stores2,985

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Work from Home33.4%

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