Presidential Meadows: Parks, Schools, and Everyday Manor Convenience

About Presidential Meadows

Mornings in Presidential Meadows tend to start with quick loops around nearby green space, because Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park sit about a half-mile from the neighborhood and feel like natural extensions of the streets. On weekends, you’ll see families aiming strollers toward the Presidential Glen Amenity Center, and golfers slipping over to Shadow Glen Golf Club about 2 miles away for an early tee time before the Texas heat settles in.

The neighborhood fits right into the 78653 side of Manor where newer subdivisions meet practical, close-to-home errands. A Walmart Supercenter is roughly 1.5 miles away for everyday runs, while Manor Grocery offers a smaller-stop option around 2.4 miles out. When you want a familiar coffee order, Starbucks is close enough at about 2.2 miles to feel like part of the routine, and Cafe 290 gives you a local alternative nearby.

Homes here are part of a community where ownership is the norm, with 83.9% of households owning rather than renting. That owner-occupied feel shows up in the day-to-day: yards being worked on in the evenings, neighbors chatting at parks, and a general rhythm that’s more “settle in” than “short-term.” In the surrounding ZIP area, the median home value sits around $358,000, which has shaped Presidential Meadows into a place where many buyers are looking for space and a manageable commute while still staying tied to Manor.

School routines are a big part of the neighborhood’s identity. Presidential Meadows EL is about 0.4 miles away, which means many families can keep the morning drop-off close to home, and Manor Rise Academy is also nearby at about 0.9 miles. For older students, Manor New Technology High is roughly 3.2 miles away and carries a B rating, giving the area a notable option within Manor ISD.

With a median age around 32.2 in the broader 78653 area and a median household income near $93,900, Presidential Meadows tends to draw households building their next phase around parks, school schedules, and simple access to the restaurants and daily stops that make Manor feel livable year-round.

Living in Presidential Meadows Day to Day

Living in Presidential Meadows feels rooted in homeownership and routine. With 83.9% of households owning, the neighborhood has the kind of day-to-day consistency you notice when you’re walking near the parks or driving through at dinner time. In the surrounding 78653 area, the median home value is about $358,000, which puts a lot of attention on long-term value, upkeep, and making a place your own rather than treating it as a temporary stop.

For outdoor time, the short distances matter. Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park are both about 0.6 miles away, so an after-school park run doesn’t require planning. Bell Farms Park North and Bell Farms Park South are each around 1.2 miles out, and Timmermann Park is about 1.3 miles away, giving you multiple options to rotate through when you want different playground energy or a fresh walking route. Jennie Lane Park at roughly 2.2 miles and Ben E. Fisher Park around 2.9 miles extend the weekend map when you’re ready to change it up.

Errands and casual meals are easy to weave into the week without feeling like you’re spending your life in the car. The Walmart Supercenter about 1.5 miles away is the go-to for big hauls, while Manor Grocery around 2.4 miles can work for quick pickups. Dinner choices cluster conveniently too, with Good Luck Grill, El Pollo Rico, and Double Dave’s Pizza Works all about 1.3 miles away—exactly the kind of distance that turns takeout into a normal weeknight tool. When you want something different, Pho YES and Pizza Hut sit around 2 miles, and Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant and Texas Traditional BBQ are about 2.2 miles away.

Schools shape the calendar here because they’re so close. Presidential Meadows EL is roughly 0.4 miles from the neighborhood, and Manor Rise Academy is about 0.9 miles away, keeping elementary and early grades close to home. Manor New Technology Middle is around 3.2 miles out, and for high school, Manor New Technology High—also about 3.2 miles away—stands out with a B rating and an enrollment of 640. Manor ISD anchors the area, so many neighbors share the same sports schedules and campus events.

Work patterns in 78653 suggest a practical commute culture, with about 65.8% driving alone and 18.6% working from home. That mix shows up in Presidential Meadows as well: daytime is quieter than you’d expect for a fast-growing area, then afternoons and evenings pick up with school pickups, park time, and quick stops for coffee at Starbucks around 2.2 miles or a meet-up at Cafe 290 about 2.3 miles away.

Parks, Coffee Stops, and Local Favorites Near Presidential Meadows

Presidential Meadows is surrounded by parks that make it easy to get outside without turning it into an outing. Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park are both about 0.6 miles away, and the Presidential Glen Amenity Center sits around 0.8 miles from the neighborhood for a change of scenery when you want something more structured than a quick walk. When you want to expand the route, Timmermann Park is about 1.3 miles away, and Ben E. Fisher Park is still close enough at roughly 2.9 miles to keep weekend plans simple.

Everyday conveniences are close and familiar. The Walmart Supercenter around 1.5 miles away handles big grocery runs, and Manor Grocery at about 2.4 miles is useful when you just need a few things. Coffee is easy, whether you’re grabbing a consistent order at Starbucks roughly 2.2 miles away or meeting someone at Cafe 290 about 2.3 miles out. For food, the neighborhood sits near a strong cluster of casual options like Good Luck Grill, El Pollo Rico, and Double Dave’s Pizza Works around 1.3 miles, with Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant and Texas Traditional BBQ close by at about 2.2 miles.

Neighborhoods Near Presidential Meadows

Presidential Meadows sits in the middle of a busy Manor cluster, so it’s easy to recognize the nearby names on school rosters and at local restaurants. Presidential Glen is about 0.6 miles away and pairs naturally with the park-and-amenity-center lifestyle around Presidential Glen Park and the Presidential Glen Amenity Center. Stonewater, roughly 0.8 miles out, is another close neighbor that helps define the immediate feel of this side of 78653 as newer residential areas with shared everyday destinations.

Closer to the core of Manor, the neighborhood labeled Manor is about 1 mile away, which is where many residents naturally drift for errands and quick meals. ShadowGlen, around 1.8 miles away, is tied to the Shadow Glen Golf Club and brings a distinct recreational anchor to the area. Farther out but still within an easy drive, you’ll also hear neighbors mention Hamilton Point, Parsons Meadows, Barker Hills, and Wildhorse Creek, with Hidden Lake Estates, The Post Oak, and Lockwood Farms rounding out the nearby options when buyers are comparing commute feel, school proximity, and day-to-day convenience.

Schools and Civic Resources Around Presidential Meadows

Manor ISD is the home district for Presidential Meadows, and the proximity to campuses is a practical advantage for daily scheduling. Presidential Meadows EL is about 0.4 miles away, and Manor Rise Academy is roughly 0.9 miles away, keeping many younger students close to home. For families tracking older grades, Manor New Technology High is about 3.2 miles away and carries a B rating, and Manor New Technology Middle is also around 3.2 miles from the neighborhood. If you ever need district-level support, the Manor Independent School District office is about 2.4 miles away, with Manor Isd listed around 3.2 miles.

For public safety and services, residents are near the Manor Police Department at roughly 2.4 miles, and both the Manor Fire Department and Travis County Emergency Services District 12 are about 2.6 miles away. Everyday logistics are easier with a USPS location around 1.9 miles out, which is handy for packages and routine mail without a long drive.

Because so much of daily life here is tied to schools, parks, and neighborhood errands, these nearby resources become part of the weekly rhythm—whether that’s a stop at USPS after a school pickup, or simply knowing police and fire services are close by when you’re deciding where to put down roots in Manor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Presidential Meadows

Is Presidential Meadows a good place to live?

Presidential Meadows can be a strong fit for buyers who want a neighborhood routine built around nearby parks, quick errands, and school-day convenience in Manor ISD. The area’s owner-occupied feel stands out, with about 83.9% homeownership, and the broader 78653 median home value around $358,000 reflects a market where many residents plan to stay and invest in their homes. Daily life is anchored by close green space like Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park about 0.6 miles away, plus easy access to Walmart Supercenter roughly 1.5 miles out and local dining clusters near Good Luck Grill and El Pollo Rico.

Is Presidential Meadows safe?

Safety in Presidential Meadows is best thought of in terms of access to nearby services and a neighborhood culture shaped by high homeownership. With the Manor Police Department about 2.4 miles away and the Manor Fire Department roughly 2.6 miles away, residents are close to key responders for a growing part of Manor. The fact that owner-occupied housing is common in the area—83.9%—often translates into more consistent neighbors and watchful routines like evening dog walks near parks such as Timmermann Park and Carriage Hills Park. For specific crime details, it’s smart to review current local reports and talk with neighbors during showings.

How are the schools in Presidential Meadows?

Presidential Meadows is served by Manor ISD, and several campuses are close enough to shape daily schedules. Presidential Meadows EL is about 0.4 miles away and Manor Rise Academy is roughly 0.9 miles away, which is convenient for families with younger students even as both are rated D. For secondary options, Manor New Technology High sits around 3.2 miles away with a B rating and an enrollment of 640, and Manor New Technology Middle is also about 3.2 miles away with a D rating. There are additional nearby campuses including Manor H S about 1.5 miles away and Manor Middle around 2.4 miles away, both rated F.

What is the cost of living in Presidential Meadows?

Property taxes are a meaningful part of the cost of living in Presidential Meadows. Using the provided local rates, the city property tax rate is $0.8537 per $100 of valuation, the Travis County rate is $0.3758 per $100, and the Manor ISD school district rate is $1.0814 per $100, for a combined estimated property tax rate of $2.3109 per $100. With a median home value around $358,000 in the 78653 area, many buyers factor taxes heavily into their monthly budget planning. Texas does not have a state income tax, which can help offset housing-related costs for some households, especially in a ZIP where the median household income is about $93,900 and per capita income is $38,737. Specific cost-of-living indices and BEA Regional Price Parity (where 100 equals the U.S. average) were not provided for Presidential Meadows, so the best guidance is directional: Manor’s growth and proximity to the Austin metro tend to keep housing costs as the main driver, while day-to-day errands remain practical with options like Walmart Supercenter and Manor Grocery nearby. For a precise comparison to the national average, you’d want a current RPP readout for the area.

Is Presidential Meadows good for families?

Presidential Meadows tends to work well for families because so much of the week can stay close to home. Presidential Meadows EL is about 0.4 miles away and Manor Rise Academy is roughly 0.9 miles away, which makes school mornings more manageable. Parks are also woven into daily life, with Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park both around 0.6 miles away, plus Bell Farms Park North and South about 1.2 miles out for weekend variety. In the broader 78653 area, about 23.0% of residents are under 18, so it’s common to see kid-focused routines like after-school playground time followed by quick dinner options near Good Luck Grill or Double Dave’s Pizza Works.

What is Presidential Meadows known for?

Presidential Meadows is known for being part of the park-rich, fast-growing side of Manor where day-to-day life revolves around nearby green space and convenient errands. Residents regularly use Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park, both about 0.6 miles away, and the nearby Presidential Glen Amenity Center around 0.8 miles helps anchor the broader area’s recreation routine. The neighborhood also stands out for its school proximity—Presidential Meadows EL is only about 0.4 miles away—and for being in the 78653 community where the median home value is around $358,000 and households skew younger, with a median age near 32.2.

What are things to do near Presidential Meadows?

A lot of what there is to do near Presidential Meadows is outdoors and food-centered, which matches the way many residents spend weekends in Manor. For parks, Presidential Glen Park and Greenbury Village Park are both about 0.6 miles away, with Timmermann Park around 1.3 miles out when you want a longer walk. If golf is your thing, Shadow Glen Golf Club sits about 2 miles away. For casual meals close to home, Good Luck Grill, El Pollo Rico, and Double Dave’s Pizza Works are each about 1.3 miles away, and you can mix it up with Pho YES around 2 miles, Chokdee Thai Cuisine about 2.1 miles, or Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant roughly 2.2 miles away.

What ZIP code is Presidential Meadows in?

Presidential Meadows is in ZIP code 78653. This ZIP covers a large part of Manor, with nearby neighborhoods including Presidential Glen, Stonewater, and ShadowGlen.

Interested in Buying or Selling in Presidential Meadows?

If you’re considering Presidential Meadows, it helps to look at the neighborhood through the lens of park access, school options in Manor ISD, and what a $358,000 median home value looks like on today’s listings. Reach out to a local real estate expert to tour the area and compare nearby communities like Presidential Glen, Stonewater, and ShadowGlen.