DFW city comparison
Aubrey vs Prosper
The value question on the US-380 corridor. Both offer new construction on the northern edge of DFW, but the price gap and the school zoning decide it.
Aubrey
Small-town Denton County with the metroplex's fastest new-home growth.
Prosper
Luxury master-planned living on the northern edge of DFW.
Attribute
Aubrey
Prosper
Median home price
$425K
$775K
School district
Denton ISD / Aubrey ISD
Prosper ISD (A-rated)
Lot sizes
Larger, acreage available
Larger than Frisco, rarely acreage
Retail & dining
Thin — you drive to Prosper
Growing quickly
Commute to downtown Dallas
50–65 min
40–55 min
New construction inventory
Deep, entry-level to semi-custom
Deep, mid to luxury
Property taxes (MUD/PID common)
2.1–3.0% effective
2.5–3.2% effective
The verdict
Aubrey wins on price per square foot, lot size, and acreage availability. Prosper wins on schools, retail, resale strength, and commute.
Choose Aubrey if…
- Your budget is $350K–$600K and you want new construction
- You work remote or hybrid and can absorb the commute
- You want acreage or horse property near a suburban corridor
- Denton ISD or Aubrey ISD works for your family
Choose Prosper if…
- Prosper ISD is a non-negotiable
- You want retail, dining, and amenities close to home
- Resale strength in a limited-supply luxury market matters
- Your budget clears $700K comfortably
Still deciding?
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Budget, schools, commute, and lifestyle — with the two cities you're considering, side by side, on a 30-minute call.