Get to Know Hills at Prestonwood

About Hills at Prestonwood

The feel of Hills at Prestonwood is defined by how quickly everyday errands and evenings out fall into place around Plano’s 75093 pocket near the Carrollton line. On a typical weeknight, it’s normal to see neighbors swing by Kroger about 1.2 miles away or Tom Thumb 2570 around 1.4 miles out, then cap the night with a pint at McSwiggan's Irish Pub or Shakertins, both roughly a mile from home. When you want something quieter than a patio crowd, Parr Library sits about 1.4 miles away for an easy reset.

This part of West Plano reads as established and professionally oriented, and the numbers back up the tone. In the surrounding ZIP code, the median home value runs about $670,500, and the median household income is around $124,563, which helps explain the consistent upkeep you’ll notice on drive-throughs and the steady demand that keeps the area on buyers’ short lists. The ZIP’s median age of 43.3 also fits what you see day to day: households that have settled into routines, schools, and favorite coffee stops.

School options are one of the clearest identifiers here, with Plano ISD as the home district and multiple highly rated campuses nearby. Barksdale El, about 0.9 miles away, is a close-to-home anchor for many households, and Jasper H S is a Plano ISD option within about 4.3 miles. Even though the neighborhood sits in Plano, it’s also common to hear residents compare notes with friends tied to nearby Lewisville ISD schools like Hebron H S, roughly 0.5 miles away, reflecting how closely West Plano and adjacent Carrollton and The Colony knit together.

The broader setting matters, too. Hills at Prestonwood sits among recognizable nearby names like Willow Bend and Windhaven, with Austin Ranch and Legacy a short drive away for dining and entertainment. The result is a neighborhood that attracts people who want Plano ISD access, a deep bench of coffee shops like Heavenly Kup and Cafe Gecko within a couple miles, and the convenience of being able to choose between quiet library time and a lively evening at Truck Yard or Lava Cantina without turning it into a production.

Living in Hills at Prestonwood

Daily life in Hills at Prestonwood tends to orbit around easy, repeatable routines rather than long drives for basics. Grocery runs are straightforward with Kroger about 1.2 miles away and Tom Thumb 2570 around 1.4 miles away, and bigger errands are just as simple with Target roughly 1.6 miles out and a Walmart Supercenter about 1.8 miles away. That convenience shapes how the neighborhood feels during the week: quick stops after work, fewer “all-day Saturday” chore lists, and more time for a coffee run at Heavenly Kup about 1.1 miles away.

The area’s housing expectations also reflect the broader 75093 profile, where the median home value is about $670,500 and the owner-occupied share sits near 56.6% across roughly 21,069 housing units. You’ll also see an active rental market in the same ZIP, with about 39.2% renter-occupied and a median gross rent around $1,814 per month, which creates a mix of long-term owners and newer arrivals getting a feel for West Plano before buying. With 68.9% of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher and a per-capita income around $85,027, buyers often ask detailed questions about school zones, commute patterns, and which nearby amenities fit their everyday habits.

Schools are a practical part of the decision here, and the nearby list is unusually deep with A-rated campuses. Barksdale El is close at about 0.9 miles, with other Plano ISD choices like Centennial El, Hightower El, Gulledge El, Haun El, and Robinson Middle all within a short drive. For households comparing multiple districts at once, Lewisville ISD campuses such as Hebron H S—about 0.5 miles away—come up often in conversation, along with Homestead El and Castle Hills El. That cross-district awareness is typical in this corner where Plano, Carrollton, and The Colony meet.

For workouts and weekend energy, residents have everything from structured gyms like LA Fitness and Equinox within roughly 1.3 to 1.4 miles, to activity-based options like Jumpstreet about 1.1 miles away. On warm days, Austin Waters Community Pool is around 1.1 miles out, and when the social calendar calls for something more like a night out than a workout, you’ve got an easy rotation: Beard Science Sour House and Truck Yard around 2 miles away, Red Phone Booth near 2.4 miles, and CRÚ about 3 miles out. The rhythm that emerges is very West Plano—busy workweeks, streamlined errands, and weekends split between coffee, fitness, and a short hop to dining and drinks without leaving the 75093 orbit.

Things to Do Near Hills at Prestonwood

Hills at Prestonwood has the kind of nearby lineup that makes “let’s meet up” easy to pull off on short notice. For coffee, Heavenly Kup is about 1.1 miles away, with Cafe Gecko around 1.5 miles for a change of scenery and Liberation Coffee Company about 2.3 miles out when you want a longer sit-down. Errands don’t require crossing the Metroplex either, with Kroger around 1.2 miles away and Tom Thumb 2570 about 1.4 miles out, plus Target close by at roughly 1.6 miles.

Evenings tend to split between low-key and lively, depending on the group. McSwiggan's Irish Pub and Shakertins are both about a mile away for an easy local hang, while Truck Yard and Beard Science Sour House sit around 2 miles out when the plan is more of a scene. For fitness and recreation, residents mix in LA Fitness and Equinox within about 1.3 to 1.4 miles, and families often default to Jumpstreet about 1.1 miles away. When you want something quieter, Parr Library is around 1.4 miles away, and the Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey is about 2.1 miles out.

Neighborhoods Near Hills at Prestonwood

Hills at Prestonwood sits in a cluster of well-known North Dallas-area neighborhoods, and that proximity is part of the appeal. Willow Bend is about 1.9 miles away and tends to be the name people mention when they’re comparing West Plano addresses, while Windhaven around 1.8 miles out gives you another nearby reference point for shopping, dining, and day-to-day routes. Kings Ridge, about 2.1 miles away, often comes up for buyers who want to stay in the same general pocket while exploring slightly different street patterns and home options.

Because the neighborhood is close to the Carrollton and The Colony side of the map, it’s also common to hop between nearby areas for restaurants, gyms, and social plans. Kensington Place in Carrollton is just about 0.4 miles away, with Meadow Ridge/Harvest Run around 1.2 miles. For a different vibe, Austin Ranch in The Colony is roughly 1.6 miles away, and Legacy sits about 3.1 miles out as a familiar destination area for nights out and meetups.

Local Resources Around Hills at Prestonwood

For families focused on schools, Hills at Prestonwood is tied to Plano ISD, and the nearby campus list gives residents plenty to track as kids move up grades. Close-by options like Barksdale El (about 0.9 miles) and Jasper H S (around 4.3 miles) are commonly referenced, and the neighborhood’s location near the boundary means residents also interact with nearby districts for friends’ activities and events, including Lewisville ISD schools like Hebron H S about 0.5 miles away.

Libraries and local services are also easy to access without long drives. Parr Library is about 1.4 miles away, and the Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey sits around 2.1 miles out, which is convenient for study time, kids’ programs, and grabbing holds. On the public safety and emergency side, Carrollton Fire Department Station 4 is roughly 2.2 miles away, with nearby hospitals including Carrollton Regional Medical Center about 2.1 miles away and Methodist Hospital for Surgery around 4.1 miles.

For county-level needs, Denton County (Denton County Clerk) is about 4.2 miles away, and Collin County courthouse services are accessible at roughly 8.7 miles. Utilities and related help nearby include J-W Power Company around 5.6 miles and Power Clinic about 5.9 miles, which residents may recognize when coordinating service work or upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hills at Prestonwood

Is Hills at Prestonwood a good place to live?

Hills at Prestonwood appeals to people who want West Plano convenience with a strong school environment close by. In the surrounding 75093 ZIP, the median home value is about $670,500 and the median household income runs around $124,563, which matches the well-established feel and the expectation of nearby amenities. You’re close to practical stops like Kroger about 1.2 miles away and Parr Library around 1.4 miles, and you can easily plan a night out at McSwiggan's Irish Pub or Shakertins roughly a mile away. With Plano ISD as the home district and A-rated campuses like Barksdale El nearby, the day-to-day quality of life tends to feel organized and predictable in a good way.

Is Hills at Prestonwood safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided for Hills at Prestonwood, so it’s best to evaluate safety street-by-street and talk with local law enforcement and neighbors. That said, the neighborhood sits near multiple public safety resources, including Carrollton Fire Department Station 4 about 2.2 miles away and nearby police services such as the Carrollton Police Department around 4.9 miles away and the Addison Police Department about 5.3 miles away. In practice, many residents in this part of West Plano lean on community awareness—knowing who belongs on the block, keeping an eye out during school pickup hours, and staying plugged into local updates—especially because the area borders multiple cities and districts.

How are the schools in Hills at Prestonwood?

Schooling is one of the clearest strengths near Hills at Prestonwood, with Plano ISD as the neighborhood’s district and a deep bench of nearby A-rated campuses. Barksdale El is very close at about 0.9 miles, and other Plano ISD elementaries within a short drive include Centennial El, Hightower El, Gulledge El, and Haun El. For older students, Robinson Middle is nearby, and Jasper H S is a Plano ISD high school option about 4.3 miles away. Because this area sits close to the Carrollton and The Colony side, families also compare nearby Lewisville ISD schools like Hebron H S, about 0.5 miles away, when evaluating activities, friends’ zones, and resale dynamics.

What is the cost of living in Hills at Prestonwood?

Cost-of-living indices like the BEA Regional Price Parity (where 100 equals the U.S. average for overall costs, housing, goods, and utilities) weren’t provided for Hills at Prestonwood, so an exact index-based comparison to the national average can’t be stated here. What we can quantify is property tax structure and typical area pricing signals in 75093. In Plano, the city property tax rate is $0.4376 per $100 of valuation, Denton County adds $0.1859 per $100, and Plano ISD’s school district rate is $1.0395 per $100; together, the combined estimated property tax rate comes to $1.6631 per $100. Housing costs in this ZIP skew higher than many nearby areas, with a median home value around $670,500 and a median gross rent about $1,814 per month, so buyers often budget carefully for both mortgage and taxes. On the upside, Texas has no state income tax, which can help offset higher property taxes for many households. For day-to-day spending, residents often benefit from a dense mix of nearby options—Kroger, Tom Thumb 2570, Target, and Walmart Supercenter all within a couple miles—making it easier to comparison shop without long drives.

Is Hills at Prestonwood good for families?

Hills at Prestonwood works well for families who want school choice nearby and a routine that doesn’t require constant driving across town. Plano ISD anchors the area, and Barksdale El sits about 0.9 miles away with an A rating, giving many households an easy school-day rhythm. For older grades, Robinson Middle and Jasper H S are both within a short drive. Beyond school, family-friendly outlets are close, including Jumpstreet about 1.1 miles away and Austin Waters Community Pool around 1.1 miles out for warm-weather breaks. Libraries like Parr Library (about 1.4 miles) and the Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey (about 2.1 miles) add dependable after-school and weekend options.

What is Hills at Prestonwood known for?

Hills at Prestonwood is known locally for sitting right in the West Plano mix where Plano ISD access meets quick reach to Carrollton and The Colony destinations. Residents recognize the area by the sheer convenience of nearby staples—Kroger about 1.2 miles away, Tom Thumb 2570 around 1.4 miles, and Parr Library roughly 1.4 miles from home—paired with an active social corridor of bars and restaurants within a couple miles. It’s also a spot where school conversations are constant because A-rated campuses are nearby, including Barksdale El about 0.9 miles away and Plano ISD options like Jasper H S within about 4.3 miles, while Lewisville ISD’s Hebron H S is also very close at about 0.5 miles.

What are things to do near Hills at Prestonwood?

Near Hills at Prestonwood, you can build a weekend around coffee, errands, and a night out without driving far. Start with Heavenly Kup about 1.1 miles away or Cafe Gecko around 1.5 miles, then knock out shopping at Kroger (about 1.2 miles), Tom Thumb 2570 (about 1.4 miles), or Target (roughly 1.6 miles). For entertainment, McSwiggan's Irish Pub and Shakertins are both around a mile away, with Truck Yard and Beard Science Sour House about 2 miles out when you want a busier scene. For active time, residents rotate between LA Fitness and Equinox nearby, or take kids to Jumpstreet around 1.1 miles away. When you want something quieter, Parr Library is close at about 1.4 miles.

What ZIP code is Hills at Prestonwood in?

Hills at Prestonwood is in ZIP code 75093 in Plano. Many nearby amenities and schools within a few miles also connect into adjacent Carrollton and The Colony.

Interested in Hills at Prestonwood?

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