At a Glance
Median Income
$187,603
$68,166 per capita
Home Value
$694,600
Zillow: $783,880
Median Rent
$2,152/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Prosper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prosper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prosper a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prosper residents earn a median household income of $187,603 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,166. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prosper is $694,600 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $783,880. Median rent is $2,152/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Safety & Crime
Prosper reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 879/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
63.5% of adults in Prosper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prosper has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population34,567
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,603
Per Capita$68,166
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$694,600
Rent$2,152
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$783,880
Housing Units9,971
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property879/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Prosper was built in 2013.
33.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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