Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Windridge, Allen

C

24th of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Windridge is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
8,480
Median rent
$2,010
Median home value
$336,000
Household income
$80,200
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in Windridge

Windridge is a neighborhood in Allen with about 8,500 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Windridge is C. That puts it 24th of 24 areas we grade in Allen, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Windridge

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Windridge

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Windridge report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,010, homes cost 4.2x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $80,200, 4.4% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 20% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Windridge compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Average commute: 26 min7% lower than Allen (28 min)

Worse than Allen

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%24 points lower than Allen (57%)
  • Median household income: $80,20039% lower than Allen ($130,901)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%8 points higher than Allen (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMax O Vaughan ElementaryElementary, Allen ISD0.6 mi
  • AW E Pete Ford MiddleMiddle, Allen ISD1.2 mi
  • AAllen High SchoolHigh, Allen ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Windridge

Median rent in Windridge is $2,010 a month, 4% higher than the Allen median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $336,000, 28% lower than the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,302 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent4% higher than Allen$2,010$1,932$1,403
Median home value28% lower than Allen$336,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than Allen4.2x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Allen62%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Allen68%69%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Allen10%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen199120031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,302
Mortgage payment
$1,839
Property tax
$463
Median rent, for comparison
$2,010

Based on a $336,000 home in Windridge, 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 income39% lower than Allen$80,200$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Allen4.4%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Allen10%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Allen33%57%34%
Average commute7% lower than Allen26 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Allen20%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Allen0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Allen95%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Windridge

Under 1825%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6438%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black17%
Asian7.4%
Other or more than one race13%

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. CTwin CreeksMansfield
  2. B-Northwest FriendswoodFriendswood
  3. BNorth GarlandGarland

Questions about Windridge

Is Windridge a good place to live?

Windridge is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Windridge?

Renters in Windridge pay a median of $2,010 a month, 4% higher than the Allen median. The median home is worth $336,000, 28% lower than the Allen median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Windridge?

The closest rated public schools are Max O Vaughan Elementary (elementary, rated A), W E Pete Ford Middle (middle, rated A) and Allen High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Windridge 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.