About Prosper TX

Prosper is an affluent suburban town located in Collin and Denton Counties within the state of Texas, United States. The Town of Prosper is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Prosper Water Tower

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 Parks

The Town of Prosper was incorporated in 1914 with a commission form of government and a population of 500. U.N. Clary was mayor and served in that position for the next 49 years.

Prosper Town Center
Prosper Shopping

Prosper Real Estate and Community Info

Charming, heartwarming, chic, and distinguished best describes the lovely town of Prosper, TX.

PARKS, RECREATION, AND EQUESTRIAN CENTERS

Natural beauty, blended with well-manicured subdivisions, a variety of Equestrian Centers (Whispering Farms Equestrian Center and Prospering Farms), and lots of new construction and development make Prosper the destination for many Collin County residents.  Prosper Real Estate is committed to increasing the quality of life for its residents by preserving their natural resources by blending in well-thought-out developments and parks.

Prosper Texas
Windsong Park
Prosper Town Limit

The Town of Prosper is served by the Prosper Independent School District.

Prosper Elementary School
Windsong Ranch Elementary School
  • Prosper High School (Grades 9–12)
  • Reynolds Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Rogers Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Baker Elementary School (Grades K–5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Boyer Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in Celina, Texas
  • Cockrell Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Folsom Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Furr Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Hughes Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Light Farms Elementary School (Grades PK-5) *Located in Celina, TX
  • Rucker Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Spradley Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in Frisco, Texas
  • Windsong Ranch Elementary School (Grades K–5)

 Prosper High School’s cost was approximately $113.5 million to construct and is 590,000 ft, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio, and an indoor football practice facility.

Prosper Real Estate Neighborhoods And Subdivisions

Prosper has many options to consider whether it be a gated community, new construction, or pre-owned properties. Learn more about Prosper’s sub-divisions:

The residents of Prosper enjoy great dining and shopping.

THE GATES OF PROSPER
DIRECTORY OF STORES

The Gates of Prosper Shopping
STORE NAMESTREET ADDRESSBUILDINGPHONE
AMERICA’S BEST CONTACTS &
EYEGLASSES		871 S. Preston RoadB7469-296-1296
AT&T1101 S. Preston RoadB1972-347-9838
BATH & BODY WORKS971 S. Preston RoadB6972-346-5618
BURLINGTON1131 S. Preston RoadB3469-296-5437
CARTER’S931 S. Preston RoadB6972-347-9781
CHICK-FIL-A1091 S. Preston RoadB2972-433-1202
CHILI’S1081 S. Preston RoadB4469-299-4877
CHILLS 3601151 S. Preston RoadA2469-481-9004
THE CHINESE NEIGHBOR750 Richland Boulevard, Suite 90A1972-433-1088
DICKS SPORTING GOODS700 Richland BoulevardA4972-346-5902
DSWBATH & BODYWORKSB7214-305-7000
FAMOUS FOOTWEAR1021 S. Preston RoadB6469-296-1017
FIREHOUSE SUBS1141 S. Preston Road, Suite. 20A2469-481-2978
FIVE BELOW1121 S. Preston RoadB3972-347-9148
GNC750 Richland BoulevardA1972-747-8038
GREAT CLIPS750 Richland BoulevardA1972-347-9997
HANA HIBACHI & SUSHI1151 S. Preston Road, Suite 30A2469-481-6600
KIRKLAND’S1011 S. Preston RoadB6972-347-9788
THE LASH LOUNGE750 Richland Blvd., Suite 40A1469-812-5274
MASSAGE ENVY750 Richland BoulevardA1469-904-6988
MATTRESS FIRM750 Richland BoulevardA1469-481-3207
NETANYAH ORIGINAL ART750 Richland Boulevard, Suite 20A1972-806-1740
OLD NAVY1041 S. Preston RoadB3972-347-9302
OLIVE GARDEN1161 S. Preston RoadA5972-433-1021
OSH KOSH941 S. Preston RoadB6972-347-9781
PANERA BREAD581 Richland BoulevardB5469-296-1046
PETSMART1001 S. Preston RoadB6972-346-5609
PIE FIVE PIZZA1101 S. Preston Road Suite 10B1469-481-6545
RACK ROOM SHOES1071 S. Preston RoadB3972-347-9559
ROSS1051 S. Preston RoadB3972-433-1101
SABAIDEE1111 S. Preston Road, Suite 20B1469-481-6041
SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY951 S. Preston RoadB6972-347-4971
SAUCE PIZZA & WINE1151 S. Preston RoadA2469-481-6455
SMALL CAKES CUP CAKERY1101 S. Preston Road, Suite 20B1469-715-6200
SMASHBURGER1111 S. Preston RoadB1469-715-6062
SMOOTHIE KING841 S. Preston RoadB7214-305-5999
SPORTS CLIPS851 S. Preston RoadB7469-481-6201
TEXAS ROADHOUSE1211 S. Preston RoadA7972-347-6853
TJ MAXX1061 S. Preston RoadB3972-347-9659
TORRID961 S. Preston RoadB6469-481-3002
ULTA BEAUTY1031 S. Preston RoadB3972-346-5929
VENEZIA NAIL SPA861 S. Preston RoadB7469-481-6600
VERIZON1141 S. Preston RoadA2972-346-5616
WALMART500 Richland BoulevardA3972-347-9467
WHATABURGER1201 S. Preston RoadA6972-347-90

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Wikipedia Information About Prosper, TX

Prosper, Texas

Prosper, Texas
Town
Motto(s): 
“A Place Where Everyone Matters” and
“Small Town, Big Heart”

Location of Prosper in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°14′18″N 96°47′27″WCoordinates: 33°14′18″N 96°47′27″W
Country United States
State Texas
CountiesCollin, Denton
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • Town councilRay Smith, Mayor
Marcus Ray
Craig Andres
Curry Vogelsang Jr.
Meigs Miller
Jeff Hodges
Jason Dixon
Area
 • Land27 sq. mi
(70 km2)
Elevation682 ft
(208 m)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)[1]		22,358
 • Density417/sq. mi (161.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code75078
Area code(s)972
FIPS code48-59696[2]
GNIS feature ID1344593[3]
Websitewww.prospertx.gov

Prosper is an affluent suburban town located in Collin and Denton Counties within the state of Texas, United States. The Town of Prosper is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,423;[4] As of 2019, the estimated population was 28,039.

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.

The Town of Prosper was incorporated in 1914 with a commission form of government
and a population of 500. U.N. Clary was mayor and served in that position for
the next 49 years. Prosper High School cost $113.5 million to
construct and is 590,000 ft2, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy
kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio, and an indoor football practice
facility.

The Town of Prosper holds an annual Christmas festival and Fourth of July event.
Each May, Prosper Founders Fest celebrates its history, people, and arts. The
event combines the Prosper Fire Department’s IBCA-sanctioned Barbecue Cookoff,
a 5K race, an art show and music festival, and a Sunday Family Fellowship.

Prosper
is a growing area with many new homes and communities being developed. The
Prosper Community of Windsong Ranch is the only place in North Texas with a
Crystal Lagoon 

Geography

Prosper
is located in western Collin County and eastern Denton County at 33°14′18″N 96°47′27″W.[6]

According
to the United States Census Bureau, the town has
a total area of 22.8 square miles (59.1 km2),
of which 22.6 square miles (58.5 km2)
are land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2),
or 1.09%, is covered by water.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
20109,423—
Est.
2018		22,358[1]137.3%
U.S.
Decennial Census[8]

As
of 2019, the racial makeup of the town was 89.2% White, 4.9% Asian, 2.3% African
American, 0.6% Native American, and 2.0% of some other race. Hispanics and
Latinos of any race were 5.2% of the population.

As
of 2019, the median household income was $141,273.

Education

The Town of Prosper is served by the Prosper Independent School District.

  • Prosper High School (Grades 9–12)
  • Reynolds
    Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Rogers
    Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Baker
    Elementary School (Grades K–5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Boyer
    Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in Celina, Texas
  • Cockrell
    Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Folsom
    Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Furr
    Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Hughes
    Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Light
    Farms Elementary School (Grades PK-5) *Located in McKinney, Texas
  • Rucker
    Elementary School (Grades K–5)
  • Spradley
    Elementary School (Grades K-5) *Located in Frisco, Texas
  • Windsong
    Ranch Elementary School (Grades K–5)

In January 2018, Prosper ISD began construction for both a natatorium and a football stadium. The facilities are now open.

Notable people