Neighborhood in The Colony, Denton County
Living in Legend Trails, The Colony
3rd of 8areas in The Colony
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Colony overall: B+
Legend Trails is a neighborhood in The Colony, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in The Colony. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,660
- Median rent
- $1,800
- Median home value
- $386,000
- Household income
- $102,000
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Homes owned
- 33%
What it's like to live in Legend Trails
Legend Trails is a neighborhood in The Colony with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (67% of homes) and 43% of households with children.
Our grade for Legend Trails is B. That puts it 3rd of 8 areas we grade in The Colony, a city that gets a B+ overall.
Pros of living in Legend Trails
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Legend Trails
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.
Legend Trails report card
Each grade compares Legend Trails 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 $1,800, homes cost 3.8x income.
38 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $102,000, 3.8% unemployed.
70 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.
22 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 136 violent crimes per 100k, 1,299 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
58 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 23 min, 12% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
43% have a bachelor’s degree.
75 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
11% of adults uninsured.
58 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
33% of homes owner-occupied.
36 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
69 of 100 vs TX areas
Legend Trails compared with The Colony
Better than The Colony
- Average commute: 23 min16% lower than The Colony (27 min)
- Median rent: $1,8008% lower than The Colony ($1,958)
- People below the poverty line: 4.0%3 points lower than The Colony (6.7%)
Worse than The Colony
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%26 points lower than The Colony (60%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 47%8 points higher than The Colony (39%)
- Home value to income: 3.8x13% higher than The Colony (3.4x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CCamey ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD0.2 mi
- CSTEM Academy at Griffin MiddleMiddle, Lewisville ISD1.2 mi
- CThe Colony High SchoolHigh, Lewisville ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Legend Trails
Median rent in Legend Trails is $1,800 a month, 8% lower than the The Colony median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $386,000, about the same as the The Colony median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,601 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Colony | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent8% lower than The Colony | $1,800 | $1,958 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as The Colony | $386,000 | $383,900 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income13% higher than The Colony | 3.8x | 3.4x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than The Colony | 47% | 39% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than The Colony | 33% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than The Colony | 2.5% | 4.1% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Colony | 1995 | 2001 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,113
- Property tax
- $488
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,800
Based on a $386,000 home in Legend Trails, 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
| Measure | Here | The Colony | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income11% lower than The Colony | $102,000 | $114,511 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Colony | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than The Colony | 4.0% | 6.7% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than The Colony | 43% | 48% | 34% |
| Average commute16% lower than The Colony | 23 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home11 points lower than The Colony | 12% | 24% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than The Colony | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as The Colony | 97% | 98% | 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 stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Legend Trails
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in The Colony
- 1B+The LegendsMedian rent $1,880
- 2B+Legend CrestMedian rent $2,120
- 4B-The W'sMedian rent $2,230
- 5B-Stewart PeninsulaMedian rent $2,700
- 6B-The P'sMedian rent $2,340
- 7B-The T'sMedian rent $2,420
- 8D-EastvaleMedian rent $1,820
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B-Fairways at Legacy TrailsSan Antonio
- B-Vista VillasLewisville
- C+Lamplight VillageAustin
Questions about Legend Trails
Is Legend Trails a good place to live?
Legend Trails is a neighborhood in The Colony, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in The Colony. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in Legend Trails?
Renters in Legend Trails pay a median of $1,800 a month, 8% lower than the The Colony median. The median home is worth $386,000, about the same as the The Colony median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across The Colony.
What schools serve Legend Trails?
The closest rated public schools are Camey Elementary (elementary, rated C), STEM Academy at Griffin Middle (middle, rated C) and The Colony High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Legend Trails 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.