Neighborhood in Plano, Collin County

Living in Southwest Plano, Plano

A-

10th of 18areas in Plano
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plano overall: A

Southwest Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
10,950
Median rent
$1,970
Median home value
$922,000
Household income
$180,100
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Plano

Southwest Plano is an area in Plano with about 11,000 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Plano is A-. That puts it 10th of 18 areas we grade in Plano, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Plano

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $180,100, 60% higher than the Plano median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Plano

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

Southwest Plano report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,970, homes cost 5.1x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $180,100, 4.6% unemployed.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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 C-

    Average commute 28 min, 29% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.6% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Plano compared with Plano

Better than Plano

  • Median household income: $180,10060% higher than Plano ($112,253)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%15 points higher than Plano (57%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%11 points higher than Plano (60%)

Worse than Plano

  • Home value to income: 5.1x23% higher than Plano (4.2x)
  • Average commute: 28 min11% higher than Plano (25 min)
  • Median rent: $1,9707% higher than Plano ($1,841)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABarksdale ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.9 mi
  • BRenner MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD2 mi
  • DShepton High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Plano

Median rent in Southwest Plano is $1,970 a month, 7% 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 $922,000, 98% higher than the Plano median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,836 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlanoTexas
Median rent7% higher than Plano$1,970$1,841$1,403
Median home value98% higher than Plano$922,000$465,900$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Plano5.1x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Plano36%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Plano72%57%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Plano5.8%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plano199519931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,836
Mortgage payment
$5,047
Property tax
$790
Median rent, for comparison
$1,970

Based on a $922,000 home in Southwest 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 income60% higher than Plano$180,100$112,253$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Plano4.6%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Plano4.6%6.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Plano71%60%34%
Average commute11% higher than Plano28 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Plano29%28%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Plano1.2%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 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 Southwest Plano

Under 1822%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6444%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black8.2%
Asian21%
Other or more than one race7.6%

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-Northwest EulessEuless
  2. AGarden Oaks CourtHouston
  3. A-Knox Street PIDDallas

Questions about Southwest Plano

Is Southwest Plano a good place to live?

Southwest Plano covers part of Plano, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 18 areas we score in Plano. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Plano?

Renters in Southwest Plano pay a median of $1,970 a month, 7% higher than the Plano median. The median home is worth $922,000, 98% higher than the Plano median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Plano.

What schools serve Southwest Plano?

The closest rated public schools are Barksdale 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 groups 8 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.