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Learn More About Independent Living in Frisco, TX

Frisco, a suburb of Dallas, offers the modern conveniences of a metropolitan city with easy access to Dallas’s vibrant downtown area. In Frisco, residents enjoy diverse shopping and dining options, as well as its numerous nature areas like Hidden Cove Park.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Frisco are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Frisco retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Frisco, TX

The cost of independent living in Frisco varies depending on each community. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Frisco and in the state of Texas, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Frisco, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Frisco are rated 25 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
125	122	133	126	122	133

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$125,916 per year	$64,123 per year	$117,857 per year	$48,421 per year	$41,675 per year	$8,795 per year	$837 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Frisco include:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Frisco

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: emergency care, joint replacement, arthroscopy

Weather and Climate

Frisco’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the city experiences mild winters, hot summers, and sunny skies for most of the year. The average humidity level is 52%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 58%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	53°F	31°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
82°F	93°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 151

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 39″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	7.7%	180,453	2,661 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.5%	18.8%	7.9%	11%	<0.1%	3.6%	59%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Dallas: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Denton County

Democratic	Republican	Other
37.5%	57.7%	4.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Frisco include:

• Frisco Art Gallery
• Frisco Heritage Museum, Museum of the American Railroad, National Soccer Hall of Fame
• The Fletcher House, the Dow Baccus House, Historic Downtown

Outdoor attractions in Frisco:

• Frisco Central Park, Beavers Bend Park, Grand Park, Hidden Cove Park
• LLELA Nature Preserve, Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Frisco’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Cinemark Frisco Square, Flix Brewhouse Frisco
• Christmas in the Square
• Toyota Stadium, Ford Center at the Star
• Stonebriar Centre, The Shops at Starwood, Frisco Village

Transportation

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) offers public transportation services to senior citizens of Frisco during business days. To schedule a trip, DCTA passengers must request services 24 hours in advance. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Frisco.