Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in Prestondale, Plano

B+

14th of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

Prestondale is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 9,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
8,980
Median rent
$1,730
Median home value
$460,000
Household income
$85,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
28%
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What it's like to live in Prestondale

Prestondale is a neighborhood in Plano with about 9,000 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly rented (72% of homes) and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for Prestondale is B+. That puts it 14th of 18 areas we grade in Plano, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Prestondale

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Prestondale

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

Prestondale report card

Each grade compares Prestondale 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 $1,730, homes cost 5.4x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $85,200, 3.3% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    42 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 27 min, 17% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.9% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    28% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Prestondale compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Median rent: $1,7306% lower than Plano ($1,841)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 8.9%1 points lower than Plano (10%)

Worse than Plano

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%29 points lower than Plano (57%)
  • Home value to income: 5.4x30% higher than Plano (4.2x)
  • Median household income: $85,20024% lower than Plano ($112,253)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACentennial ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.5 mi
  • BRenner MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD1.9 mi
  • DShepton High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Prestondale

Median rent in Prestondale is $1,730 a month, 6% lower than the Plano median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $460,000, about the same as the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,059 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent6% lower than Plano$1,730$1,841$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Plano$460,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income30% higher than Plano5.4x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Plano50%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points lower than Plano28%57%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Plano5.9%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano199119931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,059
Mortgage payment
$2,518
Property tax
$541
Median rent, for comparison
$1,730

Based on a $460,000 home in Prestondale, 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 income24% lower than Plano$85,200$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Plano3.3%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Plano6.6%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Plano57%60%34%
Average commute5% higher than Plano27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Plano17%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Plano3.6%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Plano98%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 Prestondale

Under 1815%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6440%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black6.0%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. 6ACypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,980
  7. 7ACuster MeadowsMedian rent $1,930
  8. 8AWest PlanoMedian rent $1,830

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+CrestviewAustin
  2. A-Lowest GreenvilleDallas
  3. BLake Highlands PIDDallas

Questions about Prestondale

Is Prestondale a good place to live?

Prestondale is a neighborhood in Plano, TX, home to about 9,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Prestondale?

Renters in Prestondale pay a median of $1,730 a month, 6% lower than the Plano median. The median home is worth $460,000, about the same as the Plano median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve Prestondale?

The closest rated public schools are Centennial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Renner Middle (middle, rated B) and Shepton High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Prestondale 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.