Prosper is a city located in Collin and Denton counties, in the U.S. State of Texas. Home to over 17,000, Prosper technically is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but its location is far north – north of Frisco – making it one of the outlying parts of the metro area. Prosper, however, is known for its affluence and recent, rapid growth; the average single-family home price in Prosper is over $400,000, alluding to the city’s – and its residents’ – overall wealth. The area that is now Prosper has been inhabited by settlers since the early 1840’s, but the town did not see incorporation until the early 20th century.
Basic Facts About Prosper
- Current population: 17,000
- Current mayor: Ray Smith
- Total area: 22.8 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.prospertx.gov/
- Located in: Collin, Denton counties
- Founded in: 1914 (incorporated)
- Zip codes: 75078
- Area codes: 972
Auto Transport Tips to Prosper
Auto transportation to or from Prosper can be a bit challenging given where it is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, but there are generally auto shipping companies that can get your vehicle to or from Prosper proper. Being located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area helps the cause, as carriers can quickly get to and from a variety of different places, but at the end of the day carriers tend to prefer to stick to the interstate highways that go through major metro areas as opposed to state highways, which is the only way to get into or out of Prosper.
If you’re shipping on a budget or you’re pressed for time, a good alternative would be to ship to another area that is more easily accessible for auto shipping companies. Areas such as Fort Worth and Dallas proper are always good, but there are quite a few smaller cities in the Metroplex that you could likely ship a vehicle to or from. You’ll want to discuss your options with an auto transport professional, as they’ll likely be able to tell you how much time or money you can save by switching your pickup or delivery point to a more easily-accessible area.
If you’re still looking for a company to ship your vehicle to or from Prosper, make sure to fill out our free online quote request form. You’ll receive multiple quotes through your e-mail, as well as some follow-up phone calls, from reputable and reliable auto transportation companies, with professional representatives that can help you get the most out of your shipment. If you have more general questions about our services or the industry in general, you can also call us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our own agents.
Helpful Links About Prosper
- City of Prosper Official Website
- Prosper on Wikipedia
- Prosper, TX Chamber of Commerce
- Business Information in Prosper
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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