Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Custer Hill Estates, Allen

B

21st of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,670
Median rent
$2,660
Median home value
$406,000
Household income
$119,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Custer Hill Estates

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Allen with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 21st of 24 areas in Allen, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Custer Hill Estates

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Custer Hill Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,660, 38% higher than the Allen median.
  • Higher unemployment. 7.8% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.7% across Allen.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Custer Hill Estates report card

Each grade compares Custer Hill Estates with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,660, homes cost 3.4x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $119,200, 7.8% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 79 violent crimes per 100k, 709 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 27% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.8% of adults uninsured.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Custer Hill Estates compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%15 points higher than Allen (69%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%10 points lower than Allen (54%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than Allen (97%)

Worse than Allen

  • Vacant homes: 22%17 points higher than Allen (4.7%)
  • Median rent: $2,66038% higher than Allen ($1,932)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.8%4 points higher than Allen (3.7%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABeverly ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.5 mi
  • BHendrick MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD1.2 mi
  • CClark High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Custer Hill Estates

Median rent in Custer Hill Estates is $2,660 a month, 38% higher than the Allen median. A household would need about $106,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $406,000, 13% lower than the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,825 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent38% higher than Allen$2,660$1,932$1,403
Median home value13% lower than Allen$406,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Allen3.4x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Allen44%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Allen84%69%63%
Vacant homes17 points higher than Allen22%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen199620031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,825
Mortgage payment
$2,222
Property tax
$603
Median rent, for comparison
$2,660

Based on a $406,000 home in Custer Hill Estates, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median household income9% lower than Allen$119,200$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Allen7.8%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Allen4.2%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Allen58%57%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Allen28 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Allen27%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Allen0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Allen100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Custer Hill Estates

Under 1824%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6449%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black2.2%
Asian40%
Other or more than one race0.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Allen

  1. 1A+The Park At Montgomery Farm
  2. 2A+Cypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,850
  3. 3A+Allen NorthMedian rent $2,590
  4. 4A+Cumberland CrossingMedian rent $2,610
  5. 5A+Oak RidgeMedian rent $2,420
  6. 6A+SilhouetteMedian rent $2,860
  7. 7AGlendover ParkMedian rent $1,870
  8. 8ATwin CreeksMedian rent $1,920

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Covey Homes Litsey CreekFort Worth
  2. B+Mustang-Padre IslandCorpus Christi
  3. BCentral PflugervillePflugerville

Questions about Custer Hill Estates

Is Custer Hill Estates a good place to live?

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Custer Hill Estates?

Median rent in Custer Hill Estates is $2,660 a month, 38% higher than the Allen median. The median home is worth $406,000, 13% lower than the Allen median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Custer Hill Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Beverly Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hendrick Middle (middle, rated B) and Clark High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Custer Hill Estates name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.