Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in South Plano, Plano

B+

12th of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

South Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 9,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
9,030
Median rent
$1,710
Median home value
$420,000
Household income
$106,100
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in South Plano

South Plano is an area in Plano with about 9,000 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 18 areas in Plano, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in South Plano

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South Plano

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

South Plano report card

Each grade compares South Plano 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 $1,710, homes cost 4.0x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $106,100, 5.5% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    67 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 26 min, 33% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

South Plano compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%7 points higher than Plano (57%)
  • Median rent: $1,7107% lower than Plano ($1,841)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x5% lower than Plano (4.2x)

Worse than Plano

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%25 points higher than Plano (43%)
  • Vacant homes: 10.0%6 points higher than Plano (4.5%)
  • Median household income: $106,1005% lower than Plano ($112,253)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDavis ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.5 mi
  • AHaggard MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD0.6 mi
  • BPlano Sr High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in South Plano

Median rent in South Plano is $1,710 a month, 7% lower than the Plano median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $420,000, 10% lower than the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,755 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent7% lower than Plano$1,710$1,841$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Plano$420,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Plano4.0x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than Plano68%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Plano64%57%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Plano10.0%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano198619931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,755
Mortgage payment
$2,299
Property tax
$456
Median rent, for comparison
$1,710

Based on a $420,000 home in South Plano, 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 income5% lower than Plano$106,100$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Plano5.5%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Plano5.2%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Plano60%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Plano26 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Plano33%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Plano2.8%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than 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 South Plano

Under 1820%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6437%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black5.5%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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. A-Valley RanchIrving
  2. B+Woodland VillageAustin
  3. A-Northwest EulessEuless

Questions about South Plano

Is South Plano a good place to live?

South Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 9,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in South Plano?

Median rent in South Plano is $1,710 a month, 7% lower than the Plano median. The median home is worth $420,000, 10% lower than the Plano median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve South Plano?

The closest rated public schools are Davis Elementary (elementary, rated B), Haggard Middle (middle, rated A) and Plano Sr High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Plano that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.