Why visit Prosper
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Frisco Square & XD, Prosper United Methodist Church, Universal Kids Resort and Fields Ranch - East Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Prosper
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prosper
Prosper is an affluent suburb in Collin and Denton counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Prosper is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,423. As of 2023, the population was 37,746.
From the Wikipedia article Prosper, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Universal Kids Resort
Sports field and stadium · 3.6 mi
Resort in Frisco, Texas
1 Universal Parkway, Frisco
Children's Health Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
1240 Frontier Parkway, Prosper
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.5 mi
3830 West University Drive, Prosper
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
HTeaO
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.0 mi
200 South Preston Road, Prosper
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:05; Sa 08:00-20:05; Su 11:00-20:05
Phoke Noodles & Grill
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 4.2 mi
4580 West University Drive
Tu-Th 10:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Sweetwaters
Cafe · Coffee, Tea · 3.8 mi
13030 Preston Road, Frisco
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:30-21:00
Veg Nivas
Restaurant · Indian · 2.5 mi
2111 East University Drive
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:15; Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:15;...
Handel's Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.9 mi
201 West Frontier Parkway, Prosper
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
83 more on the map.
History
The first settlers arrived in 1846 to farm cotton in the black fertile prairie soil. Between 1850 and 1902, two settlements existed - Rock Hill was two miles south of the present town, and Richland was one mile north. The development of these small communities was expedited in 1876 when county courts ordered small tracts of land to be established for a quick sale. These tracts, each about 160 acres in size, were sold for $3.50 per acre. Dr. A. T. Bryant of McKinney purchased what later became the center of the present town.
The towns merged during the establishment of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad in March 1902. For years, Prosper was the central stop for the railroad between Dallas and Sherman. When community officials applied for a post office with the name "Richland", they were informed that the city name was already taken. Postmaster B.J. Naugle asked for an alternative name, and J.C. Slaughter suggested the name "Prosper" because crops that year had been very prosperous.
Prosper was incorporated in 1914 with a commission form of government and a population of 500. Uncas Norvell Clary was mayor and served in that position for the next 49 years. Prosper became a growing area with many new homes and communities being developed. The Prosper Community of Windsong Ranch features a man-made crystalline lagoon.
From the History section of Prosper, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship6
One Community Church Prosper Campus
Church · Nondenominational · 2.4 mi
2601 Prairie Drive, Prosper
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
522 North Teel Parkway, Prosper
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Healthcare18
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
710 North Preston Road, Prosper
Cook Children’s Primary & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
4300 West University Drive
Map of Prosper
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mckinney Municipal Airport (13 mi away), rain and snow from Frisco, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Frisco 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Celina 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Little Elm 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- McKinney 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Allen 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Fairview 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Plano 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Melissa 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Lewisville 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Anna 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Prosper, Texas, Colby Nate, CC BY 2.0
- Back Prosper Town Hall, Ranch9613, CC0
- Viewing Main Street Prosper, Texas - 20260819, Ranch9613, CC0
- Grain Silos Prosper, Texas - 20260819, Ranch9613, CC0
- Front Prosper Town Hall, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper Independent School District Administration, Ranch9613, CC0
- Antenna Prosper Independent School District Administration, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper, Texas Water Tower, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper High School (Texas) - August 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper High School1 - August 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Gates Of Prosper view South East, Ranch9613, CC0
- Gates Of Prosper view East Richland Blvd, Ranch9613, CC0
- Gates Of Prosper view north Preston Road, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper High School, Nadia Eimandoust, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Classic Prosper, Texas Water Tower, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper ISD Stadium view Gate D - August 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Prosper Independent School District Community Room Stadium Entrance - August 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Universal Kids Resort, CANthony0125, CC0
- Viewing the light street walk - 20260819, Ranch9613, CC0
- Mobile Station Crown Castle bellow attached tower at 11101 PGA Pkwy Frisco, Texas, Ranch9613, CC0
- 2 antenna and 1 water tower Preston Road Frisco, Texas, Ranch9613, CC0
- Mobile tower 11101 PGA Pkwy Frisco, Texas, Ranch9613, CC0
- Power lines PGA Pkway Frisco, Texas, Ranch9613, CC0
- Mobile tower 9418 PGA Pkwy Frisco, Texas, Ranch9613, CC0
- ISS050-E-391 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-34636 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS067-E-35989 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-390 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Richland High School - August 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
- Wolfspider on US quarters, NelnoTheAmoeba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rock Hill High School - July 2026, Ranch9613, CC0
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