Cypress Meadows: Park-First Living Near Twin Creeks Park

About Cypress Meadows

Cypress Meadows feels most recognizable on an ordinary afternoon when the neighborhood naturally funnels toward Twin Creeks Park, just a short hop away, and the greenbelt energy carries into nearby stops like Custer Meadows and Bridgewater Crossing. It’s the kind of Allen pocket where a quick dog walk can turn into a longer loop because Russell Creek Preserve sits close enough to make “let’s keep going” an easy decision.

The neighborhood’s day-to-day rhythm is shaped by how much is clustered within a tight radius in ZIP code 75013. On the practical side, errands rarely require planning: a Walmart Supercenter is about 1.5 miles away, and the grocery lineup gets deep fast with Target, Kroger, Tom Thumb 1788, Sprouts Farmers Market, Patel Brothers, Swadeshi Frisco, and Subzi Mandi all sitting within a few miles. That mix gives Cypress Meadows an everyday convenience that’s very North Texas—big weekly runs, plus quick specialty stops when you’re cooking something specific.

Home values in this area reflect the demand for that combination of parks, schools, and access, with the median home value at $590,700. It’s a community that reads as established and professional, backed up by a median household income of $146,891 and a high share of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher at 66.6%. The median age of 38.9 also shows up in who you see around the neighborhood: working parents, busy weekdays, and active weekends that start early.

School names come up often in conversation here because Allen ISD is the home district and several A-rated campuses are close. Mary Evans EL is under a mile away, and Ereckson Middle is about 1.6 miles, so school drop-offs and after-school activities tend to stay local rather than turning into long cross-town drives.

Cypress Meadows fits naturally into this part of Allen where Allen, Plano, and Frisco meet—close to Russell Creek (Plano) and Twin Creeks—drawing buyers who want a neighborhood feel but also want their coffee options (from Talia’s Cafe to Boba Bros to multiple Starbucks) and their parks calendar to be just as convenient as their commute.

Living in Cypress Meadows

Living in Cypress Meadows is about settling into a North Allen routine where parks and practical errands sit on the same mental map. With Twin Creeks Park about 0.4 miles away, it’s common for residents to plan evenings around a quick outdoor reset—especially when you can extend the idea into Russell Creek Preserve roughly 1.1 miles out. On hot Texas weeks, the “let’s do something indoors” version of that routine usually points toward Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center about 1.2 miles away, or a workout class at Life Time around 1.6 miles.

The neighborhood sits within the 75013 area, where the broader community totals 49,796 people and the housing mix includes 19,336 units. Ownership is a real part of the neighborhood identity, with owner-occupied housing at 59.4% in the surrounding ZIP and a homeownership rate of 63.6% reflected locally. When you’re looking at home decisions here, price conversations tend to start around the area’s $590,700 median home value—less as a headline and more as a reference point for how competitive this pocket of Allen can be.

School choice is one of the biggest everyday quality-of-life factors, and Cypress Meadows benefits from being near several highly rated campuses. In Allen ISD, Mary Evans EL is about 0.9 miles away and Ereckson Middle is about 1.6 miles, both rated A. What’s also distinctive here is how close multiple districts are; families also consider nearby Frisco ISD and Plano ISD options like Anderson EL, Isbell EL, and Andrews EL, all with A ratings within a couple miles. That proximity shapes the neighborhood’s “where do your kids go?” conversations and keeps student activities close to home.

Errands and coffee runs are easy to layer into the week. A quick grocery trip can mean Kroger around 1.8 miles or Tom Thumb 1788 around 1.9, while specialty shopping is covered by Patel Brothers and Swadeshi Frisco at about 1.6 miles, and Subzi Mandi within roughly 2.7 miles. Coffee is similarly flexible: Talia’s Cafe and Sayfani Yemeni Coffee House are both around 2.1 miles, Boba Bros is about 1.9, and there are several Starbucks within about a two-mile radius.

Commute patterns in the area skew predictable: in the surrounding ZIP, about 64.2% of workers drive alone, while 28.5% work from home. That hybrid reality shows up on weekdays in Cypress Meadows—mornings can be quiet for a neighborhood with a median age near 39, then pick up around school pickup time, and settle into evenings that often end with a walk near the park or a casual meet-up at The Common Table about 2.6 miles away.

Everyday Amenities Around Cypress Meadows

Cypress Meadows is surrounded by the kind of amenities that make weekday logistics feel simple. Twin Creeks Park is close enough to be the default outdoor option, and nearby green-space choices like Custer Meadows and Bridgewater Crossing keep evening walks from getting repetitive. When you want a bigger nature break, Russell Creek Preserve sits about 1.1 miles away, an easy drive for a longer trail outing.

For fitness and recreation, residents rotate between Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center around 1.2 miles, Plano Family YMCA and Preschool about 1.5 miles, and golf nearby at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course and The Golf Club at Twin Creeks, both roughly 0.8 miles away. On the errands side, the grocery bench is deep: Walmart Supercenter is about 1.5 miles, with Target, Kroger, Tom Thumb 1788, and Sprouts Farmers Market all within a couple miles, plus specialty stops like Patel Brothers and Swadeshi Frisco around 1.6 miles.

Coffee and casual meetups are equally convenient, from Boba Bros around 1.9 miles to Talia’s Cafe and Sayfani Yemeni Coffee House at about 2.1 miles. For a night out that still feels local, The Common Table is about 2.6 miles away, and HUB 121 Amphitheater around 2.3 miles adds an easy option when you want live entertainment close to home.

Neighborhoods Near Cypress Meadows

Cypress Meadows sits among a cluster of established communities that shape how this part of Allen and nearby Plano feels day to day. Custer Meadows is only about 0.4 miles away and shares the same park-forward convenience, while Custer Hill Estates about 0.9 miles out reads as a close neighbor for anyone comparing pockets with similar access to shopping and schools.

A little farther out, Creekside at Ridgeview around 1 mile and Twin Creeks about 1.4 miles help define the wider “Twin Creeks” area identity, where parks and golf are common reference points. To the west, Russell Creek (Plano) about 1.1 miles away and Russell Creek-Cross Creek (Plano) around 2.1 miles put Plano’s park system and neighborhood trails into easy reach.

For buyers who want to compare nearby options without leaving the general corridor, Suncreek is about 1.5 miles away, and Cumberland Crossing and Fall Creek both sit around 1.6 miles. Glendover Park about 1.9 miles and Spring Ridge (Plano) around 1.9 miles round out the short list of communities people often tour when they want to stay close to the same grocery, coffee, and recreation lineup.

Local Resources for Cypress Meadows Residents

Cypress Meadows residents are tied to Allen ISD for public schools, with nearby campuses like Mary Evans EL and Ereckson Middle frequently serving as familiar community anchors. For everyday learning and family resources beyond the school day, Allen Public Library is about 3.4 miles away, with additional nearby options that broaden access across the area such as Davis Library around 2.2 miles and Frisco Public Library about 6.6 miles.

For city services and civic needs, Allen City Hall sits roughly 3.3 miles away, and USPS is also about 3.3 miles for quick mail and package runs. Public safety infrastructure is close as well, with the Allen Fire Department about 3.2 miles away and Police Headquarters around 3.4 miles—practical distances that matter when residents think about response times and community coverage.

On the county side, Collin County services are accessible, including the Collin County courthouse around 5.5 miles away. Homeowners dealing with valuations and exemptions typically interface with Collin Central Appraisal District, about 8.1 miles away, which is useful context given how much property taxes factor into the annual cost of ownership in this part of Collin County.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cypress Meadows

Is Cypress Meadows a good place to live?

Cypress Meadows is a strong option for buyers who want a comfortable North Allen routine built around parks, schools, and easy errands. The area’s median home value of $590,700 signals a competitive market, and the neighborhood’s feel matches a community with a median household income of $146,891 and a median age of 38.9. Daily life is anchored by nearby green space like Twin Creeks Park and Russell Creek Preserve, plus a deep bench of shopping from Kroger and Tom Thumb 1788 to Target and Sprouts Farmers Market. It’s also a place where neighbors tend to put down roots, reflected in a 63.6% homeownership rate locally.

Is Cypress Meadows safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s not possible to quantify safety from the data here. In day-to-day terms, Cypress Meadows benefits from being close to core city services, including Police Headquarters about 3.4 miles away and the Allen Fire Department around 3.2 miles away, which supports the general “well-covered” feel residents look for. In neighborhoods with higher homeownership like this one, people often recognize familiar faces on evening walks to Twin Creeks Park and are quick to communicate about anything unusual, which naturally reinforces a watchful, community-minded environment.

How are the schools in Cypress Meadows?

Cypress Meadows is served by Allen ISD, and several nearby campuses are rated A. Mary Evans EL is about 0.9 miles away for elementary grades EE–06, and Ereckson Middle is about 1.6 miles away for grades 07–08, both part of Allen ISD and both A-rated. One unique advantage of this area is how close high-performing neighboring districts are; Frisco ISD options like Anderson EL and Taylor EL, plus Plano ISD schools like Andrews EL and Beverly EL, are all within a few miles and also carry A ratings. That density of well-regarded schools is a big reason families focus their search around 75013.

What is the cost of living in Cypress Meadows?

Cypress Meadows sits in a part of Allen where overall costs track closely with the national baseline. The regional price parity index for all items is 100.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average, so day-to-day costs are roughly in line overall. Housing runs higher than average with a housing index of 105.5, while goods are essentially even at 100.6 and utilities trend higher at 107.6, which can matter in North Texas summers. Property taxes are a meaningful part of the cost picture for homeowners. The city property tax rate is $0.4154 per $100 valuation, the Collin County rate is $0.1493 per $100 valuation, and Allen ISD’s school district rate is $1.1258 per $100 valuation. Together, the combined estimated property tax rate comes to $1.6905 per $100 valuation. While taxes are a major ongoing cost, Texas does not have a state income tax, which is an important offset many households factor into their overall budget planning in Allen.

Is Cypress Meadows good for families?

Cypress Meadows works well for families who want parks, structured recreation, and highly rated schools close to home. Twin Creeks Park being about 0.4 miles away makes it easy to fit outdoor time into a weekday, and Russell Creek Preserve nearby gives families a more nature-heavy option when they want trails. School access is a standout, with A-rated Allen ISD campuses like Mary Evans EL (about 0.9 miles) and Ereckson Middle (about 1.6 miles). The surrounding area’s median age of 38.9 and an under-18 share of 15.4% also align with a community that has plenty of households in the school-and-activities stage of life.

What is Cypress Meadows known for?

Cypress Meadows is known for being tucked into a high-demand 75013 pocket where parks and everyday conveniences are unusually close together. The neighborhood’s identity is tied to the Twin Creeks Park area and the easy access to Russell Creek Preserve, which gives residents a real outdoor routine rather than a “drive there occasionally” relationship with green space. It’s also known for being surrounded by strong school options across Allen ISD, Plano ISD, and Frisco ISD, with multiple A-rated campuses nearby. On the lifestyle side, the area’s mix of mainstream and specialty groceries—like Patel Brothers and Swadeshi Frisco alongside Kroger, Target, and Sprouts—adds a cultural variety that locals recognize immediately.

What are things to do near Cypress Meadows?

A typical weekend near Cypress Meadows might start with a walk or playtime at Twin Creeks Park, then shift to a longer outing at Russell Creek Preserve. Fitness and recreation are easy to build into the schedule with Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center nearby, plus golf at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course or The Golf Club at Twin Creeks, both about 0.8 miles away. For coffee and catch-ups, locals rotate between Boba Bros, Talia’s Cafe, and Sayfani Yemeni Coffee House, and for an evening plan close to home, HUB 121 Amphitheater offers entertainment nearby with The Common Table a short drive away for food and drinks.

What ZIP code is Cypress Meadows in?

Cypress Meadows is in ZIP code 75013. That ZIP also includes a large part of the surrounding North Allen area and nearby amenities residents use every day.

Interested in Cypress Meadows?

If you’re considering Cypress Meadows, it helps to compare nearby pockets like Twin Creeks and Russell Creek (Plano) while keeping an eye on school zoning and tax expectations in 75013. Reach out to a local Allen real estate expert to talk through current listings, neighborhood comps, and the day-to-day tradeoffs that matter most to you.