Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in Cypress Meadows, Plano

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6th of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

Cypress Meadows is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,580
Median rent
$1,980
Median home value
$454,000
Household income
$142,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Cypress Meadows

Cypress Meadows is a neighborhood in Plano with about 3,600 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 47% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 18 areas in Plano, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Cypress Meadows

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Cypress Meadows

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

Cypress Meadows report card

Each grade compares Cypress Meadows 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 $1,980, homes cost 3.2x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $142,300, 0.6% unemployed.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 51% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Cypress Meadows compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%13 points higher than Plano (60%)
  • Median household income: $142,30027% higher than Plano ($112,253)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%10 points higher than Plano (57%)

Worse than Plano

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%9 points higher than Plano (43%)
  • Median rent: $1,9808% higher than Plano ($1,841)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.4%2 points lower than Plano (2.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AAnderson ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0 mi
  • ARice MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD1.1 mi
  • ALiberty High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Cypress Meadows

Median rent in Cypress Meadows is $1,980 a month, 8% higher than the Plano median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $454,000, about the same as the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,089 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent8% higher than Plano$1,980$1,841$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Plano$454,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Plano3.2x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Plano53%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Plano67%57%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Plano2.4%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano199619931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,089
Mortgage payment
$2,485
Property tax
$604
Median rent, for comparison
$1,980

Based on a $454,000 home in Cypress Meadows, 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 income27% higher than Plano$142,300$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Plano0.6%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Plano7.1%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Plano73%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Plano26 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Plano51%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Plano0.4%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Plano100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Cypress Meadows

Under 1825%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6447%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black1.8%
Asian52%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. 3A+Custer Hill EstatesMedian rent $2,440
  4. 4ANorthwest PlanoMedian rent $2,130
  5. 5ACentral PlanoMedian rent $2,120
  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. ANortheast Flower MoundFlower Mound
  2. AWest McKinneyMcKinney
  3. A+Fern BluffBrushy Creek

Questions about Cypress Meadows

Is Cypress Meadows a good place to live?

Cypress Meadows is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Cypress Meadows?

Median rent in Cypress Meadows is $1,980 a month, 8% higher than the Plano median. The median home is worth $454,000, about the same as the Plano median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve Cypress Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Anderson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Rice Middle (middle, rated A) and Liberty High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Cypress Meadows 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.