Frisco Information for new residents Population: Estimated 73,900 Employment: Stonebriar Centre, Centre at Preston Ridge, EADS Telecom North America Counties: Denton & Collin Major Communities: Chappel Creek Cheyenne Cossing Estates on Legacy Heritage Lakes Lakes on Legacy Starwood Stonebriar
Frisco Highlights Frisco is one of THE fastest growing cities in Texas(North Texas Council of Governments). Population of approximately 75,330 people as of March 1, 2005(Frisco Planning Department).Projected to have 111,050 people in January 2010 (Frisco Planning Department). Thirty years old is the "median age" of a Frisco resident (US Census). Stonebriar Centre Mall is the largest mall in North Texas with 1.7 million square feet.
Frisco is one of the fastest growing cities in North Texas. Convenience, climate and accessibility to downtown Dallas are only a few of the characteristics that make Frisco such a desirable location. The intersection of Preston Road and State Highway 121, along with the Dallas North Tollway and SH121 act as southern gateways to the city. Frisco is home to corporate headquarters for The Dallas Stars, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, GE Capital, EADS Telecom, Thousand Trails, and regional offices for Levi Strauss and Budweiser. Both Dallas/Fort Worth and LoveFieldAirports are within a 45-minute drive. Arts, entertainment and recreation abound in Frisco, including Junior League Championship hockey, Minor League baseball, Major League soccer, and National Championship cyclist racing. Plus, with more than 4 million square feet of retail space and the future construction of a 310,000 square foot IKEA store, Frisco is fast becoming the major shopping destination of North Texas.
Frisco ISD is the fastest growing school district in the state on a percentage basis. With almost 1,770 employees serving the needs of more than 13,500 students, Frisco ISD is the largest single employer in Frisco. During the past six years, FISD has grown by 20-30 percent annually in student population. Within the 72 square miles of our district, we serve residents of Collin and Denton Counties and residents of Frisco, and some portions of Plano, Little Elm, and McKinney.
Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.