Neighborhood in DeSoto, Dallas County

Living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill, DeSoto

C+

1st of 9areas in DeSoto
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
DeSoto overall: D

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in DeSoto, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
2,280
Median rent
$2,260
Median home value
$397,000
Household income
$126,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in DeSoto with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 9 areas in DeSoto, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $126,500, 53% higher than the DeSoto median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,260, 36% higher than the DeSoto median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Creeks at Windmill Hill report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,260, homes cost 3.1x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $126,500, 3.5% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 283 violent crimes per 100k, 1,581 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.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 24% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

The Creeks at Windmill Hill compared with DeSoto

Better than DeSoto

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%70 points lower than DeSoto (70%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%26 points higher than DeSoto (70%)
  • Median household income: $126,50053% higher than DeSoto ($82,782)

Worse than DeSoto

  • Median rent: $2,26036% higher than DeSoto ($1,666)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%3 points higher than DeSoto (7.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FS Gus Alexander Jr ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD1.4 mi
  • DGrace R Brandenburg IntermediateMiddle, Duncanville ISD0.7 mi
  • BDesoto High SchoolHigh, Desoto ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Median rent in The Creeks at Windmill Hill is $2,260 a month, 36% higher than the DeSoto median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $397,000, 24% higher than the DeSoto median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,770 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median rent36% higher than DeSoto$2,260$1,666$1,403
Median home value24% higher than DeSoto$397,000$319,400$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than DeSoto3.1x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent70 points lower than DeSoto0%70%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than DeSoto95%70%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than DeSoto1.0%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as DeSoto199819931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,770
Mortgage payment
$2,173
Property tax
$597
Median rent, for comparison
$2,260

Based on a $397,000 home in The Creeks at Windmill Hill, 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

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median household income53% higher than DeSoto$126,500$82,782$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than DeSoto3.5%8.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than DeSoto11%7.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than DeSoto41%30%34%
Average commute9% lower than DeSoto28 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than DeSoto24%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as DeSoto0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than DeSoto95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Under 1825%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6438%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black55%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race6.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in DeSoto

  1. 2C+Southwest DeSotoMedian rent $3,050
  2. 3CWest DeSotoMedian rent $3,150
  3. 4D+Southeast DeSotoMedian rent $2,070
  4. 5D+South DeSotoMedian rent $1,790
  5. 6DNorthwest DeSotoMedian rent $1,460
  6. 7D-East DeSotoMedian rent $1,550
  7. 8D-Central DeSotoMedian rent $1,710
  8. 9FNorth DeSotoMedian rent $1,200

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northeast AustinAustin
  2. BPecan CrossingNew Braunfels
  3. CCentral HuttoHutto

Questions about The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Is The Creeks at Windmill Hill a good place to live?

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in DeSoto, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in The Creeks at Windmill Hill?

Median rent in The Creeks at Windmill Hill is $2,260 a month, 36% higher than the DeSoto median. The median home is worth $397,000, 24% higher than the DeSoto median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across DeSoto.

What schools serve The Creeks at Windmill Hill?

The closest rated public schools are S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary (elementary, rated F), Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Desoto High School (high, rated B). 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 The Creeks at Windmill Hill 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.