Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in Custer Hill Estates, Plano

A+

3rd of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
10,890
Median rent
$2,440
Median home value
$512,000
Household income
$155,000
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Custer Hill Estates

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Plano with about 10,900 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 18 areas in Plano, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Custer Hill Estates

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $155,000, 38% higher than the Plano median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Custer Hill Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,440, 33% higher than the Plano median.
  • 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 $2,440, homes cost 3.3x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $155,000, 4.2% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 147 violent crimes per 100k, 1,194 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.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 24 min, 30% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Custer Hill Estates compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Median household income: $155,00038% higher than Plano ($112,253)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%13 points higher than Plano (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%12 points higher than Plano (57%)

Worse than Plano

  • Median rent: $2,44033% higher than Plano ($1,841)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHedgcoxe ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.6 mi
  • BHendrick MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD0.4 mi
  • CClark High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Custer Hill Estates

Median rent in Custer Hill Estates is $2,440 a month, 33% higher than the Plano median. A household would need about $98,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $512,000, 10% higher than the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,407 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent33% higher than Plano$2,440$1,841$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Plano$512,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Plano3.3x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Plano38%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Plano69%57%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Plano2.9%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano199419931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,407
Mortgage payment
$2,803
Property tax
$604
Median rent, for comparison
$2,440

Based on a $512,000 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

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median household income38% higher than Plano$155,000$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Plano4.2%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Plano4.0%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Plano74%60%34%
Average commute4% lower than Plano24 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Plano30%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Plano4.8%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Plano99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Custer Hill Estates

Under 1823%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6448%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Black10.0%
Asian43%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Plano

  1. 1A+Robin's PlaceMedian rent $1,980
  2. 2A+North PlanoMedian rent $2,300
  3. 4ANorthwest PlanoMedian rent $2,130
  4. 5ACentral PlanoMedian rent $2,120
  5. 6ACypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,980
  6. 7ACuster MeadowsMedian rent $1,930
  7. 8AWest PlanoMedian rent $1,830
  8. 9AKensington PlaceMedian rent $1,950

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Northwest CoppellCoppell
  2. AEast RichardsonRichardson
  3. A+Balcones ParkAustin

Questions about Custer Hill Estates

Is Custer Hill Estates a good place to live?

Custer Hill Estates is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools.

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

Median rent in Custer Hill Estates is $2,440 a month, 33% higher than the Plano median. The median home is worth $512,000, 10% higher than the Plano median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve Custer Hill Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Hedgcoxe 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 7 Census block groups 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.