According to census population estimates that came out June 22, Frisco has emerged as the number one fastest growing city in the United States. McKinney was not far behind, ranking third in a list where Texas claims four of the top ten leading cities in growth.

“The reasons Frisco has enjoyed continued growth even during the current recession is due to its location, great schools – Frisco ISD also is the fastest growing school district in the country – excellent city planning and the overall positive business climate in Texas,” City Manager George Purefoy said. “Texas continues to prosper due to its positive business image, which includes no state income tax and its ‘right-to-work’ labor policy.”

Purefoy also pointed to Frisco’s location as a reason for the nationally recognized development.

“Frisco is situated in the Dallas preferred growth corridor which runs north along the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road,” Purefoy said. “In addition, Frisco has Hall Office Park, which has over 2 million square feet of office space, Duke Bridges Office Park, and is adjacent to a major employment center, Legacy Business Park, in Plano.”

Mayor Maher Maso said he thought Frisco has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country for some time, but it was not included in the statistics until its population reached more than 100,000.

“Clearly, I think that it’s something that those of us who’ve lived here have known for a while,” Maso said. “People know that it’s a safe community, and it’s a great place for you to raise your family.”

North Texas cities such as Lewisville, Fort Worth, Carrollton and Denton are also noted in the Top 25 list of cities with populations more than 100,000. Texas can boast 11 of the top 25 cities with six-figure population status.