Location: Prosper is located 45 minutes north of Dallas straight up SH289 (Preston Road). Why are so many people talking about Prosper Texas as a place to live? One reason is its proximity to Dallas now that the Dallas North Toll road is open from downtown Dallas to Prosper….a 36 mile trek. And, Prosper is now only 10 minutes to Frisco, 20 minutes to McKinney and 30 minutes to Denton and 35 minutes to Dallas!
Life Style: Once a small rural town it now includes estate size home sites, rolling hills and open land. Horse lovers find the peaceful area a n ideal place to ride.
Schools: The mission of Prosper Independent School District is to develop and graduate motivated, academically prepared individuals with the strength of character to make contributions to a rapidly changing society through an educational system that maintains high expectations, provides quality instruction, and establishes a safe, orderly, learning environment in the community that lives its name
Amenities: Great family living on oversized home lots including many acreages. Fantastic lifestyle close to the big city.
History: Prosper was built in 1902 on the new railroad line that ran through north Texas. It was one of the last towns established in Collin County and was located in a part of the country known as Elm Valley.
Railroad officials are said to have named the town for the prosperous living conditions found there. It was formally incorporated in 1914 with a population of 500.
Awards: Named by 2010 D Magazine as the 5th best suburb in the Dallas Fort Worth area.