Windhaven: Plano Living with Legacy’s Energy Next Door

About Windhaven

Windhaven sits in Plano’s 75024 ZIP, close enough to the Legacy area that a quick coffee run to Cafe Gecko can feel like part of the neighborhood routine. Errands stay easy here, too—Kroger is about 0.6 miles away and Tom Thumb 2570 is roughly 0.8 miles out, which shapes daily life in a very practical way. When residents talk about “going out,” the conversation often turns into a Legacy-adjacent night: Shakertins and McSwiggan’s Irish Pub are both around 1.4 miles away, and spots like Legacy Social and Ebb & Flow keep the social orbit tight.

What gives Windhaven its identity is how it balances a polished Plano feel with the constant pull of nearby dining, shopping, and fitness studios. Within a couple of miles you can stack a Saturday morning in a way that feels very North Dallas: a stop at KidStrong or Body Machine Fitness around 0.4 miles away, groceries at H-E-B roughly 1.6 miles out, and then a casual meet-up that might end at Truck Yard or Beard Science Sour House around 2.1 miles away. The neighborhood’s day-to-day rhythm is also shaped by who lives in the surrounding ZIP area, where the median age is 43.3 and a sizable share of residents work from home at 25.2%—you notice it in the mid-morning coffee traffic and the steady pace of local daytime business.

Windhaven also fits into a well-educated, high-achieving corner of Plano. In the broader 75024 area, 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the median household income is $124,563, which helps explain the amount of investment you see in home upkeep and the steady demand for nearby A-rated campuses. The ZIP’s median home value of $670,500 gives context to what buyers often expect here—location near Legacy and a school landscape that supports long-term plans.

School options are a major part of Windhaven’s story, with Plano ISD as the home district and multiple A-rated schools within a short drive. Families often reference Barksdale EL, Centennial EL, and Jasper H S when they talk about planning for the next few years, and Robinson Middle is another frequent name in the mix. The overall picture is a neighborhood that tends to attract residents who want Plano’s established feel, quick access to Legacy’s nightlife and shopping, and a school-and-errands routine that runs smoothly without needing a long drive across town.

Living in Windhaven Day to Day

Living in Windhaven feels connected and efficient, largely because so many of the weekly essentials are clustered close by in the 75024 part of Plano. A grocery loop can be as quick as Kroger about 0.6 miles away or Tom Thumb 2570 roughly 0.8 miles out, and bigger stock-up runs have plenty of nearby options like H-E-B around 1.6 miles away, Whole Foods Market about 2.4 miles away, and Trader Joe’s roughly 2.6 miles out. That proximity changes how people plan their week—more “grab what we need” stops instead of saving everything for one big trip.

The neighborhood also reflects the life stage of the wider area. With a median age of 43.3 in the surrounding ZIP and 14.2% of residents under 18, you’ll see a blend of households: professionals who keep a home office schedule alongside families coordinating school drop-offs and after-school routines. Work patterns show up in traffic habits, too—63.4% of commuters drive alone, while 25.2% work from home, which often means midday movement to coffee shops like Cafe Gecko (about 0.4 miles) or a quick meeting over a Starbucks run in the Legacy corridor.

For fitness and routines, Windhaven’s location puts residents close to several familiar stops that become part of weekly life. KidStrong and Body Machine Fitness are both around 0.4 miles away, and the Legacy side adds options like Solidcore, Studio 6 Fitness, and StretchLab around 1.6 miles away. Many residents pair workouts with errands at Target about 1.7 miles out, then shift into a relaxed evening that might include CRÚ, Ringo’s Pub, or Bottle Rockets around 1.5 miles away. When the mood calls for something more “night-out,” Red Phone Booth and Scissors & Scotch around 2.5 miles away make it easy to keep plans close to home.

School conversations in Windhaven tend to be very specific, because the nearby list is deep and consistently strong. Plano ISD anchors the area, and families often cross-check A-rated options like Barksdale EL (about 1.7 miles), Centennial EL (about 2.1 miles), Jasper H S (about 2.5 miles), and Robinson Middle (about 2.9 miles). The neighborhood’s borderland feel also shows up in nearby choices beyond Plano ISD—Frisco ISD options like Riddle EL and Hunt Middle appear within a few miles, and Lewisville ISD campuses like Tom Hicks EL are also close enough to be part of the broader conversation.

Housing expectations here are closely tied to the 75024 market, where the median home value sits at $670,500 and owner-occupancy runs 56.6% across 21,069 housing units. Renters are part of the neighborhood fabric as well, with 39.2% renter-occupied in the ZIP and a median gross rent of $1,814 per month—so you’ll see both long-term homeowners and residents who want the Windhaven/Legacy access without committing to a purchase right away. The result is a neighborhood that feels active throughout the week, not just on weekends, with daily life anchored by nearby schools, grocery convenience, and the steady pull of Legacy’s restaurants and social spots.

Coffee, Groceries, and Nightlife Close to Home

Windhaven’s amenities are the kind you actually use on a normal week, not just on special occasions. Cafe Gecko sits about 0.4 miles away for an easy morning stop, and the grocery options stack up fast—Kroger is roughly 0.6 miles out, Tom Thumb 2570 is about 0.8 miles away, and H-E-B is around 1.6 miles for a bigger run. When you want specialty shopping without a long drive, Whole Foods Market (about 2.4 miles) and Trader Joe’s (about 2.6 miles) are close enough to feel like part of the neighborhood’s orbit.

Evenings often drift toward the Legacy-area lineup. Shakertins and McSwiggan’s Irish Pub are both around 1.4 miles away, while CRÚ, Ringo’s Pub, and Bottle Rockets sit around 1.5 miles—close enough that meeting friends doesn’t require much planning. For a bigger weekend vibe, Truck Yard and Beard Science Sour House are about 2.1 miles away, and Red Phone Booth around 2.5 miles turns into a go-to when residents want a more polished night out.

Nearby Neighborhoods That Shape the Windhaven Area

Windhaven’s location puts it in the middle of several well-known pockets that locals use as reference points. Legacy, about 1.5 miles away, is the social and dining gravity center for many residents, and Willow Bend roughly 1.7 miles out adds another familiar nearby name that often comes up when people talk about shopping and the broader West Plano feel. Hills at Prestonwood and Kings Ridge, both around 1.8 miles away, help define the immediate surrounding character—more established residential areas that complement Windhaven’s close-in access to everyday retail.

If you’re comparing lifestyles, it’s also helpful that Windhaven sits near multiple city lines and school-district conversations. Stonebriar in Frisco is about 3 miles away and Austin Ranch in The Colony is roughly 2.5 miles out, both offering a different pace and set of hangouts than Plano. Deerfield and Preston Hollow-Deerfield nearby also come up often in buyer conversations, especially for people who want to stay in this part of the Metroplex but are weighing how close they want to be to the Legacy corridor versus a quieter, more interior neighborhood setting.

Local Resources and Services Around Windhaven

Windhaven is served by Plano ISD, and the practical side of daily life is supported by a strong network of nearby public services across the Plano–Frisco–Carrollton area. For county needs, Clark Hill - Collin County is about 3.1 miles away, and the Collin County courthouse sits around 7.3 miles out, which matters when residents need records, filings, or other official services without heading far across the region.

Healthcare access is also straightforward. Medical Center Frisco is about 3.5 miles away, Carrollton Regional Medical Center is roughly 3.9 miles out, and Methodist Hospital for Surgery is about 4.8 miles away, giving residents multiple nearby options for both urgent needs and planned care. For libraries, Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey is around 3.9 miles away, with Frisco Public Library about 6.2 miles out when families want a larger branch for study time or weekend browsing.

Public safety and emergency response are supported by nearby departments as well, including Carrollton Fire Department Station 4 around 3.9 miles away and area police resources like City of Frisco about 4.5 miles away and Frisco Police Department around 5.5 miles out. For residents who work across city lines, it’s also useful to know Plano’s City Hall is about 9.7 miles away for municipal needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Windhaven

Is Windhaven a good place to live?

Windhaven offers a very livable West Plano routine with daily convenience built in. In the surrounding 75024 area, the median home value is $670,500 and median household income is $124,563, which helps explain the well-kept feel and steady demand near Legacy. You’re close to practical stops like Kroger (about 0.6 miles) and Tom Thumb 2570 (about 0.8 miles), plus an easy night-out radius with places like Shakertins and McSwiggan’s Irish Pub around 1.4 miles away. With 68.9% of local adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher and 25.2% working from home, the neighborhood often feels active throughout the day, not just during commute hours.

Is Windhaven safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s best to evaluate safety block by block and talk with neighbors during showings. That said, Windhaven sits near multiple established city services and public safety resources, including Carrollton Fire Department Station 4 about 3.9 miles away and nearby police resources such as City of Frisco around 4.5 miles away and Frisco Police Department about 5.5 miles out. In many West Plano pockets like this, residents tend to be engaged—keeping up with neighborhood awareness and watching out for deliveries—especially given that 56.6% of housing in the broader 75024 area is owner-occupied and many households have long-term roots.

How are the schools in Windhaven?

Windhaven is tied to Plano ISD, and the nearby school list is one of the big draws for this part of 75024. Multiple campuses within a few miles are rated A, including Barksdale EL (about 1.7 miles), Centennial EL (about 2.1 miles), and Jasper H S (about 2.5 miles) for grades 9–10. Robinson Middle is another nearby A-rated option at roughly 2.9 miles. There are also close-by alternatives across district lines—Frisco ISD schools like Riddle EL and Hunt Middle and Lewisville ISD options like Tom Hicks EL appear within a short drive—useful for buyers comparing different attendance zones in the broader area.

What is the cost of living in Windhaven?

A full cost-of-living picture depends on housing costs, insurance, and everyday spending, and no Regional Price Parity (RPP) indices were provided here. RPP is a cost-of-living measure where 100 equals the U.S. average, and separate indices can describe overall costs along with components like housing, goods, and utilities; without the specific values for this area, the safest approach is to discuss general Plano trends and focus on the hard numbers we do have. For homeowners, property taxes are a major part of the monthly budget. In Windhaven’s Plano/Collin County setting, the city property tax rate is $0.4376 per $100 of valuation and the county rate is $0.1493 per $100. Plano ISD’s school district tax rate is $1.0395 per $100, bringing the combined estimated property tax rate to $1.6265 per $100. Renters track costs differently, and the broader 75024 area shows a median gross rent of $1,814 per month. One meaningful offset in Texas is that residents do not pay a state income tax, which can help balance higher housing and tax costs compared with some other states.

Is Windhaven good for families?

For families, Windhaven’s biggest advantage is how many strong schools and practical amenities sit close by. Plano ISD anchors the area, with nearby A-rated options like Barksdale EL (about 1.7 miles), Centennial EL (about 2.1 miles), and Robinson Middle (about 2.9 miles), plus Jasper H S around 2.5 miles for grades 9–10. Day-to-day logistics are easier when groceries are nearby—Kroger about 0.6 miles away and H-E-B around 1.6 miles—and when kid-focused activities are simple to reach, like KidStrong roughly 0.4 miles out. The 75024 area also includes a meaningful youth presence, with 14.2% of residents under 18, so family routines feel like a normal part of the neighborhood pace.

What is Windhaven known for?

Windhaven is known locally for its West Plano positioning near the Legacy corridor, where a lot of the area’s dining, coffee, and nightlife choices cluster. Residents often identify the neighborhood by how quickly you can get to places like Shakertins and McSwiggan’s Irish Pub (about 1.4 miles) or to Truck Yard and Beard Science Sour House (around 2.1 miles). It’s also recognized for being in the 75024 ZIP, a high-education area where 68.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher and where Plano ISD’s presence shapes how buyers think about long-term value. The overall identity is “close to everything,” but in a specifically Plano way—errands, schools, and social plans all staying within a short drive.

What are things to do near Windhaven?

A lot of what people do near Windhaven revolves around the Legacy-area hangouts and a strong lineup of everyday stops. For coffee, Cafe Gecko is about 0.4 miles away, and there are multiple Starbucks locations within a couple miles, including a Starbucks Reserve around 1.8 miles. Nights out often look like meeting friends at Shakertins or McSwiggan’s Irish Pub (both about 1.4 miles), then bouncing to places like Legacy Social (about 1.6 miles) or Truck Yard (around 2.1 miles). For something a little different, Red Phone Booth is about 2.5 miles away, and for a casual day, many residents build plans around shopping and groceries at places like H-E-B (about 1.6 miles), Whole Foods Market (about 2.4 miles), or Trader Joe’s (about 2.6 miles).

What ZIP code is Windhaven in?

Windhaven is in ZIP code 75024. This is a West Plano ZIP with easy access to nearby Legacy-area dining, coffee, and shopping.

Thinking About a Move to Windhaven?

If you’re considering Windhaven, a local agent can help you compare what’s available in 75024 and how each pocket relates to Legacy, Willow Bend, and nearby schools. Reach out for a tailored home search and a realistic look at taxes, commute patterns, and day-to-day conveniences.