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), 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 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.

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 NAME STREET ADDRESS BUILDING PHONE
AMERICA’S BEST CONTACTS &
EYEGLASSES		 871 S. Preston Road B7 469-296-1296
AT&T 1101 S. Preston Road B1 972-347-9838
BATH & BODY WORKS 971 S. Preston Road B6 972-346-5618
BURLINGTON 1131 S. Preston Road B3 469-296-5437
CARTER’S 931 S. Preston Road B6 972-347-9781
CHICK-FIL-A 1091 S. Preston Road B2 972-433-1202
CHILI’S 1081 S. Preston Road B4 469-299-4877
CHILLS 360 1151 S. Preston Road A2 469-481-9004
THE CHINESE NEIGHBOR 750 Richland Boulevard, Suite 90 A1 972-433-1088
DICKS SPORTING GOODS 700 Richland Boulevard A4 972-346-5902
DSW 901 S. Preson Road B7 214-305-7000
FAMOUS FOOTWEAR 1021 S. Preston Road B6 469-296-1017
FIREHOUSE SUBS 1141 S. Preston Road, Suite. 20 A2 469-481-2978
FIVE BELOW 1121 S. Preston Road B3 972-347-9148
GNC 750 Richland Boulevard A1 972-747-8038
GREAT CLIPS 750 Richland Boulevard A1 972-347-9997
HANA HIBACHI & SUSHI 1151 S. Preston Road, Suite 30 A2 469-481-6600
KIRKLAND’S 1011 S. Preston Road B6 972-347-9788
THE LASH LOUNGE 750 Richland Blvd., Suite 40 A1 469-812-5274
MASSAGE ENVY 750 Richland Boulevard A1 469-904-6988
MATTRESS FIRM 750 Richland Boulevard A1 469-481-3207
NETANYAH ORIGINAL ART 750 Richland Boulevard, Suite 20 A1 972-806-1740
OLD NAVY 1041 S. Preston Road B3 972-347-9302
OLIVE GARDEN 1161 S. Preston Road A5 972-433-1021
OSH KOSH 941 S. Preston Road B6 972-347-9781
PANERA BREAD 581 Richland Boulevard B5 469-296-1046
PETSMART 1001 S. Preston Road B6 972-346-5609
PIE FIVE PIZZA 1101 S. Preston Road Suite 10 B1 469-481-6545
RACK ROOM SHOES 1071 S. Preston Road B3 972-347-9559
ROSS 1051 S. Preston Road B3 972-433-1101
SABAIDEE 1111 S. Preston Road, Suite 20 B1 469-481-6041
SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY 951 S. Preston Road B6 972-347-4971
SAUCE PIZZA & WINE 1151 S. Preston Road A2 469-481-6455
SMALL CAKES CUP CAKERY 1101 S. Preston Road, Suite 20 B1 469-715-6200
SMASHBURGER 1111 S. Preston Road B1 469-715-6062
SMOOTHIE KING 841 S. Preston Road B7 214-305-5999
SPORTS CLIPS 851 S. Preston Road B7 469-481-6201
TEXAS ROADHOUSE 1211 S. Preston Road A7 972-347-6853
TJ MAXX 1061 S. Preston Road B3 972-347-9659
TORRID 961 S. Preston Road B6 469-481-3002
ULTA BEAUTY 1031 S. Preston Road B3 972-346-5929
VENEZIA NAIL SPA 861 S. Preston Road B7 469-481-6600
VERIZON 1141 S. Preston Road A2 972-346-5616
WALMART 500 Richland Boulevard A3 972-347-9467
WHATABURGER 1201 S. Preston Road A6 972-347-90

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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
Counties Collin, Denton
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Town council Ray Smith, Mayor
Marcus Ray
Craig Andres
Curry Vogelsang Jr.
Meigs Miller
Jeff Hodges
Jason Dixon
Area
 • Land 27 sq. mi
(70 km2)
Elevation 682 ft
(208 m)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)[1] 		22,358
 • Density 417/sq. mi (161.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code 75078
Area code(s) 972
FIPS code 48-59696[2]
GNIS feature ID 1344593[3]
Website www.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
Census Pop. %±
2010 9,423 —
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 football stadium. The facilities are now open.

Notable people