Frisco, Texas
Frisco is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 26 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 235,208. Parts of Frisco also extend into Denton County.
Collin · Denton
Counties
235,208
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
68.6 sq mi
Land Area
26 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Frisco on Wikipedia
Frisco City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Frisco.
Major roads: State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 289 · US Hwy 380
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Frisco from our research
What we've verified about Frisco, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A 1902 railroad watering stop that took a railroad's made-up name and became one of America's fastest-growing cities. Details →
- Dining
- 545 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Pizza & Italian; 158 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 296 public schools within 12 miles, across 25 districts and charters, mainly Frisco ISD, Plano ISD and Leadership Prep School. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (16 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (18 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (18 mi). Nearest lakes: Lewisville Lake (10 mi), Lavon Lake (20 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 45 licensed plumbers, 104 licensed HVAC contractors and 79 licensed electricians serve Frisco. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Frisco, Texas
Frisco lies in two counties: Collin and Denton, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Frisco
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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