Frisco has grown into one of North Texas's most complete cities. It’s a place where a new resident can find most of what daily life requires within a short drive and still have easy access to Dallas when the occasion calls for the city. Cadence at Frisco Station at 4160 Gridiron Rd sits inside the Frisco Station development next to The Star, giving residents a specific starting point within the broader Collin County picture. This guide covers the location context, the key roadways, the schools, the shopping and dining, and what makes this part of Frisco worth choosing for renters new to the area. 

Jump to: Why Frisco and Frisco Station | Getting Around Collin County | Shopping, Dining, and Daily Life | Schools and Community Resources | FAQs 

Why Frisco and Frisco Station {#why-frisco} 

A 242-Acre Mixed-Use District Next to The Star 

Cadence at Frisco Station sits within Frisco Station, a 242-acre mixed-use development immediately adjacent to The Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and entertainment complex that anchors the southern end of the Frisco Station district. The Star's facilities include the Cowboys' practice and performance center, an Omni Frisco Hotel, the Ford Center at The Star for concerts and events, a Lifetime Fitness, and a range of restaurants and retail that draw visitors and residents from across the DFW metro. 

For those searching for apartments in Collin County within a developed, amenity-rich district, Frisco Station's scale and proximity to The Star represent a specific kind of address. One where the surrounding development is a feature of the neighborhood as much as the community itself. The official Frisco Station site covers the development's ongoing additions, current office and hospitality tenants, and the broader mixed-use environment that surrounds Cadence at Frisco Station. 

Frisco's Position in North Texas 

Frisco sits approximately 25 miles north of downtown Dallas along the Dallas North Tollway corridor, a position that gives it regional highway access while placing it well outside the density of the Dallas urban core. The city has grown consistently over the past two decades into one of the most complete suburban markets in the DFW metro, with its own dining scene, major sports venues, a strong parks system, and the commercial infrastructure that makes a suburban North Texas address function well as a primary home. 

The 75034 ZIP code carries Cadence at Frisco Station's address within that picture, a Collin County address with Frisco ISD schools and the Dallas North Tollway as the primary access point for both commutes and regional travel. 

Getting Around Collin County {#getting-around} 

The Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, and FM 423 

Three roadways define the commute picture from Cadence at Frisco Station's Gridiron Rd address. 

The Dallas North Tollway is the primary north-south highway serving the Frisco Station corridor. It runs south toward Plano, Richardson, and Dallas, connecting to the LBJ Freeway (I-635) for east-west regional access and continuing into downtown Dallas for residents whose work or entertainment destinations fall inside the city. Northbound, the Tollway extends toward Prosper and McKinney. From the Gridiron Rd address, the Tollway is accessible in minutes and serves as the most direct route for the majority of DFW metro destinations. 

Preston Road runs parallel to the Tollway as a surface street alternative, connecting north-south through Frisco and into Prosper. For residents whose daily destinations are within Frisco itself, Preston Road handles most of the corridor's commercial and dining access without requiring a toll. 

FM 423 provides east-west access across the northern Frisco and Little Elm corridor, connecting the Frisco Station area toward Denton County to the west. For residents with destinations in the Denton County or Little Elm corridor, FM 423 is the most practical route from the Gridiron Rd address. 

Access to the Broader DFW Metro 

DFW International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes south via the Dallas North Tollway and TX-121, making it one of the more convenient major-airport drives available from a Frisco address. The Stonebriar Centre area along the Tollway corridor sits between Cadence at Frisco Station and the Plano employment corridors to the south, giving the address a practical position between Frisco's own retail and the broader Tollway employment and commercial band. Explore the neighborhood and driving context at Cadence at Frisco Station for a specific look at what is close to Gridiron Rd. 

Shopping, Dining, and Daily Life {#shopping-dining} 

The Star and Frisco Station's Own Retail and Dining 

The Star's restaurant and retail footprint gives Cadence at Frisco Station residents a dining and entertainment option that most apartment communities in Frisco cannot offer from within their own development. Cowboy's Club, El Fenix Frisco, and additional food and beverage concepts along Winning Drive function as a neighborhood dining corridor within the development rather than requiring a separate drive. 

Beyond The Star and Frisco Station, the broader Frisco retail and dining corridor runs along the Preston Road and Tollway corridors. The Shops at Legacy West, Stonebriar Centre, and the retail nodes along Eldorado Parkway and Main Street cover most shopping occasions from a Frisco address. For Frisco apartments residents new to the market, the combination of nearby Frisco Station dining and the broader Frisco commercial corridor covers most daily and weekend needs without a significant drive. 

Parks and Recreation in Frisco 

Frisco's parks system is one of the city's more consistent quality-of-life assets. The Frisco Athletic Center, Cottonwood Creek Trail, and the city's community park network give residents consistent outdoor access across the seasons. The Cadence at Frisco Station amenities page covers the on-site outdoor and wellness facilities — a resort-style pool, firepit lounge, and community bike storage — that supplement the broader Frisco parks picture at home. 

Schools and Community Resources {#schools-community} 

Frisco ISD and Community Context 

Cadence at Frisco Station's 75034 address is served by Frisco Independent School District, one of the most-referenced school districts in the DFW metro and consistently recognized for academic performance across its campuses. For households with school-age children evaluating a Collin County address, Frisco ISD's reputation is a meaningful factor in the 75034 location; the specific school assignments for the Gridiron Rd address are available from the leasing team. 

The City of Frisco maintains a strong community programming calendar, events at The Star, seasonal programming in the parks system, and the broader amenity infrastructure that gives the city its livability reputation. For residents who want to engage with the broader Frisco community beyond the Frisco Station development, the city's parks and recreation resources extend that picture across multiple venues and neighborhoods. 

Cadence at Frisco Station also participates in the Preferred Employer Program for residents connected to nearby employers. Contact the leasing team for current partner organizations and program details. 

Frequently Asked Questions {#faqs} 

Q: What county is Cadence at Frisco Station in? A: Cadence at Frisco Station at 4160 Gridiron Rd, Frisco, TX 75034 is in Collin County. The community sits within the Frisco Station development adjacent to The Star, served by Frisco ISD and the Dallas North Tollway corridor for regional commuting. 

Q: Is Frisco a good place to rent in DFW? A: Frisco consistently ranks among the DFW metro's most complete suburban markets for renters. A combination of Frisco ISD schools, a developed retail and dining corridor along the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road, an active parks system, and proximity to major employment corridors in Plano, Allen, and the broader Collin County tech and corporate cluster. The Frisco Station address at Gridiron Rd adds the specific advantage of proximity to The Star and a mixed-use development with its own dining and entertainment. 

Q: How far is Frisco from Dallas? A: Frisco is approximately 25 miles north of downtown Dallas via the Dallas North Tollway. The drive typically runs 30 to 40 minutes off-peak, with DFW International Airport approximately 25 to 30 minutes south via the Tollway and TX-121. For renters in apartments in Collin County who want to be in North Dallas's growth corridor while keeping Dallas and the airport within practical range, the 75034 address covers both. 

Collin County's Frisco Station district gives Cadence at Frisco Station residents a specific and complete residential address: The Star next door for entertainment and dining, the Dallas North Tollway for regional access, Frisco ISD for schools, and a city that has built the commercial and recreational infrastructure to support daily life without a trip south to Dallas. Explore the available floor plans to find the right home at 4160 Gridiron Rd, or schedule a tour to visit the community and the Frisco Station development in person. 

Key takeaways: 

  • Cadence at Frisco Station is at 4160 Gridiron Rd, Frisco, TX 75034 in Collin County, within the 242-acre Frisco Station development adjacent to The Star 

  • The Dallas North Tollway connects south toward Plano and Dallas and north toward Prosper and McKinney; FM 423 covers east-west access 

  • DFW International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes south via the Tollway and TX-121 

  • Frisco ISD serves the 75034 address — specific school assignments available from the leasing team 

  • On-site: resort-style pool, firepit lounge, community bike storage; on-site Preferred Employer Program available — contact leasing team for current details