Frisco, TX vs Stamford, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $99,654). Frisco leads in school rating (9.2 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 219,587 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | N/A |
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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