Frisco grew from about 33,600 residents in 2000 to roughly a quarter million today, driven by jobs, amenities and new neighborhoods.

• Sports and entertainment. The Star (Dallas Cowboys headquarters), PGA of America headquarters, Toyota Stadium and Riders Field make Frisco "Sports City USA."
• Jobs close to home. Corporate campuses along the Dallas North Tollway and SH-121, plus nearby Legacy in Plano, shorten commutes.
• Shopping and dining. Stonebriar Centre, Legacy West (next door in Plano) and Frisco Square offer plenty to do.
• Neighborhood variety. From starter homes to gated estates and 55+ communities, Frisco has options across price points.

Starwood. A gated community known for luxury and custom homes near the Dallas North Tollway.

Phillips Creek Ranch. A popular master-planned community in west Frisco with pools, trails and parks.

Newman Village. Traditional-style architecture, front porches and walkable streets in north Frisco.

Richwoods and The Trails. Established communities with mature trees, greenbelts and trail systems.

Frisco Lakes. A 55+ active-adult community with a golf course, lake and resort-style amenities.

Fields and north Frisco. Newer development and new construction continue on the north side of town.

Most of Frisco is served by Frisco ISD, but some areas are zoned to Lewisville, Little Elm or Prosper ISD, depending on the address. If schools matter to you, tell me early. I'll confirm the zoned schools for every home before you write an offer.

Frisco calls itself "The City That Plays," and with pro teams, museums and hundreds of restaurants, it's easy to see why.

1. Tour The Star. The Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters, with restaurants, shops and stadium tours.
2. Visit PGA Frisco. Home of the PGA of America, with championship golf, a resort and a public putting course.
3. Catch a game. See the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field, FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium or the Texas Legends basketball team.
4. Explore the Frisco Rail District. The historic downtown, with independent shops, restaurants and public art.
5. Play at the National Videogame Museum. Decades of gaming history and playable classics.
6. Meet Rexy at the Frisco Public Library. A full-size T. rex skeleton greets visitors to one of the largest libraries in Texas.
7. Let kids run the city at KidZania. An interactive kid-sized city where children try out real-world jobs.
8. Shop Stonebriar Centre and Frisco Square. Shopping, dining and community events year-round.
9. Get outside. More than 70 miles of trails, splash pads and the Frisco Water Park.

When was Frisco founded, and how big is it now? Frisco was established in 1902 as a railroad town. Today it has roughly 249,000 residents.

Is all of Frisco in Frisco ISD? No. Most of Frisco is Frisco ISD, but some areas are in Lewisville, Little Elm or Prosper ISD.

Where are the luxury homes in Frisco? Gated communities like Starwood and custom-home sections across west and north Frisco offer many of the city's luxury options.

Is Frisco a good place for relocating professionals? Yes. Frisco sits along the Dallas North Tollway and SH-121, close to major corporate campuses in Frisco and Plano.