The Story of Frisco
From a tiny railroad stop to one of America's most dynamic cities. The remarkable transformation of Frisco, Texas.
Population Growth
Frisco is Founded
The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway establishes a stop, giving the city its name. The town is officially incorporated with a population of about 250.
First School Opens
The first Frisco school is established, laying the groundwork for what would become one of Texas's top school districts.
Cotton Gin Era
Frisco thrives as an agricultural community with cotton gins and farming as the economic backbone.
Population: 1,000
After 50 years, Frisco is still a small farming community of about 1,000 residents near the Dallas-Denton county line.
Dallas North Tollway Plans
The planned extension of the Dallas North Tollway through Frisco begins to attract developer interest, setting the stage for explosive growth.
Population: 6,138
Frisco begins to feel the northern expansion of Dallas-Fort Worth. New neighborhoods start sprouting in former farmland.
Population: 33,714
Frisco becomes the fastest-growing city in America (449% growth in the 1990s). The transformation from rural to suburban is underway.
Pizza Hut Park (Toyota Stadium) Opens
FC Dallas moves to their new home in Frisco, establishing the city as a sports destination. The stadium also hosts concerts and international soccer.
Stonebriar Centre Opens
The massive shopping mall becomes a regional retail anchor, attracting shoppers from across North Texas.
Dr Pepper Ballpark (Riders Field)
The Frisco RoughRiders minor league baseball team gets a state-of-the-art stadium, further cementing Frisco's sports identity.
Comerica Center Opens
The multi-purpose arena becomes home to the Texas Legends (NBA G-League) and Dallas Stars practice facility.
Population: 116,989
Frisco surpasses 100,000 residents. The city is now a legitimate North Texas city with its own identity.
The Star Opens
The Dallas Cowboys move their world headquarters to Frisco. The Star complex transforms into a dining, entertainment, and office hub.
National Videogame Museum
Frisco gets a unique cultural attraction - the National Videogame Museum, celebrating gaming history.
Population: 200,000+
Despite the pandemic, Frisco continues growing. Remote work accelerates migration from California and Northeast.
PGA of America Headquarters
The PGA of America relocates to Frisco with a massive campus including two championship courses, Omni resort, and entertainment district.
Universal Studios Announced
Universal Parks announces a major theme park in Frisco, the first new Universal park in decades. Estimated to open 2027.
The Fields Development
The massive 2,500-acre Fields mixed-use development begins taking shape in northeast Frisco, representing a $10B+ investment.
Population: 230,000+
Frisco continues as one of America's fastest-growing cities with no signs of slowing. Major infrastructure projects underway to support growth.
Fun Facts About Frisco
Frisco was the fastest-growing city in America from 2000-2010
The city spans both Collin and Denton counties
Frisco ISD is the fastest-growing school district in Texas
The name comes from the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway
"Sports Capital of Texas" - home to 7+ professional sports teams
Average household income is $135,000 - 80% above the national average
The city has more than 50 parks and 90+ miles of trails
Frisco was all farmland until the 1980s