Willow Bend Neighborhood Guide Plano, TX
About
Willow Bend is a prestigious and family-friendly neighborhood nestled in the bustling city of Plano, Texas. The neighborhood is located near premier shopping areas, including the Shops at Willow Bend, and is within proximity of the Dallas North Tollway, making commuting and traveling easy. Known for its beautiful homes, green spaces, and well-maintained walking paths, Willow Bend provides a perfect blend of urban sophistication and suburban comfort. A strong sense of community and access to top-rated schools of Plano Independent School District are among its many positive attributes.
What You Will Love about Willow Bend, Plano, Texas
- The quiet, leafy streets, spacious homes, and well-maintained parks create a tranquil and inviting suburban environment.
- Its proximity to the Dallas North Tollway makes commuting and accessing neighboring cities a breeze.
- The community is within a short distance from the Shops at Willow Bend, offering plenty of options for shopping and dining.
- The neighborhood belongs to the Plano Independent School District, known for its top-rated educational institutions.
What's Nearby
Willow Bend is just a short drive from downtown Plano, which boasts a range of restaurants, boutiques, and cultural attractions. To the north lies the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, a beautiful spot for outdoor exploration. Also, the neighborhood is not far from vibrant shopping centers such as the Shops at Willow Bend and the Legacy West shopping complex.
Lifestyle
Living in Willow Bend offers residents a balanced lifestyle that combines the quiet and safety of suburban life with the convenience of city living. The community is warm and tightly-knit, often organizing social events and activities. Its proximity to shopping, dining, and nature parks means residents can enjoy a diverse range of activities right on their doorstep.
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Rental Trends in Willow Bend
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1585 | $1550 | $1520 | $1630 | $1620 | $1755 | $1530 | $1415 | $1665 | $1477 | $1455 | $1420 | $1265 |
| $1880 | $1900 | $2055 | $2160 | $2160 | $2090 | $1965 | $1915 | $1877 | $1845 | $1972 | $1890 | $1747 |
| $2295 | $2295 | $2295 | $2575 | $2580 | $2715 | $2660 | $2548 | $2435 | $2435 | $2490 | $2400 | $2255 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 250 restaurants, 28 grocery stores, and 9 parks within a mile of the Willow Bend neighborhood.
Polo Towne CrossingRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
- Target
Retail, Big Box Store
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
Tom ThumbRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
5968 W Parker Rd
- Gleneagles Plaza
Retail, Shopping Mall
•1.0 mile
5930 W Park Blvd
- Willow Bend Market
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•1.0 mile
5960 W Parker Rd
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
2201 Preston Rd
- Simplified Wine
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store, Wine Store
•0.9 miles
2800 Dallas Pkwy
- Specs
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
5930 W Park Blvd
- The Vitamin Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•1.0 mile
5930 W Park Blvd
- Tom Thumb
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
5968 W Parker Rd
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
2201 Preston Rd
- Market Street
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
1929 Preston Rd
The Cellar at GleneagleaDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
5401 W Park Blvd
- Whistle Britches
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, American Restaurant
•0.7 miles
2405 Dallas Pkwy
- Pizza Hut
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
- Chasu Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant
•0.9 miles
2100 Dallas Pkwy
- I Fratelli Pizza-Plano West
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.9 miles
2208 Dallas Pkwy
- Hammbone Willy's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant
•0.9 miles
2208 Dallas Pkwy
- Dollar General
Retail, Discount Store
•0.5 miles
1601 Preston Rd
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
- Polo Towne Crossing
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
- Target
Retail, Big Box Store
•0.9 miles
2200 Dallas Pkwy
CBD Sacred OilsHealth and Medicine, Acupuncture Clinic, Nutritionist, Retail, Cannabis Store, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Herbs and Spices Store
•0.9 miles
2100 Dallas Pkwy
- HobbyTown USA
Retail, Hobby Store
•0.9 miles
2100 Dallas Pkwy
Parkwood Green ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
2500 Parkwood Boulevard
- Steeplechase Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
5850 Wayfarer Dr
- Sunrise Senior Living
Community and Government, Retirement Home, Health and Medicine, Nursing Home, Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.3 miles
4800 W Parker Rd
- Adventure Kids Playcare
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.4 miles
4817 W Park Blvd
- Glen Meadows Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.4 miles
6290 Park Meadow Ln
- Windhaven Meadows Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.4 miles
5400 Windhaven Pkwy
Cover DownArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Business and Professional Services, Entertainment Service
•0.9 miles
5909 Fossil Ridge Dr
- Play Street Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•1.0 mile
5964 W Parker Rd
- Ahuja & Clark
Arts and Entertainment, Public Art, Business and Professional Services, Financial Service, Legal Service
•1.1 miles
2901 Dallas Pkwy
- North Texas Performing Arts - Plano
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•1.1 miles
6121 W Park Blvd
- Silver Mountain Productions
Arts and Entertainment
•1.1 miles
3016 Communications Pkwy
- Crayola Experience Plano
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park, Museum
•1.1 miles
6121 W Park Blvd
The Hair Length StudioBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.7 miles
4709 W Parker Rd
- Hollywood Day Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.9 miles
2100 Dallas Pkwy
- Silhouettes Xyz
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.9 miles
2500 Dallas Pkwy
- Lisa Jensen Massage Therapist
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.9 miles
2845 Parkwood Blvd
- The Treatment Room
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.9 miles
2845 Parkwood Blvd
- Chevron
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.9 miles
5101 W Park Blvd
Invited ClubsSports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.5 miles
5401 W Park Blvd
Gleneagles Fitness CenterSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
2100 Shaddock Blvd
- Dallas Texans
Sports and Recreation, Soccer, Soccer Club
•0.7 miles
2013 Wing Point Ln
- Power Up Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.9 miles
2500 Dallas Pkwy
- Murphy Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.9 miles
2500 Dallas Pkwy
- Willow Bend Fitness Club
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.9 miles
2500 Dallas Pkwy
The Cellar at GleneagleaDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
5401 W Park Blvd
- Whistle Britches
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, American Restaurant
•0.7 miles
2405 Dallas Pkwy
- Hammbone Willy's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant
•0.9 miles
2208 Dallas Pkwy
- Buon Vino
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.9 miles
2800 Dallas Pkwy
- Mariposa
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•1.1 miles
2201 Dallas Pkwy
- Chili's Grill & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•1.1 miles
5012 W Park Blvd
Children's Learning AdventureBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
6095 Chapel Hill Blvd
- Kid Connect Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.2 miles
3301 Preston Rd
- St. Andrew Children's WKDY PRGM
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
5801 W Plano Pkwy
- Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Plano
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.4 miles
5516 W Plano Pkwy
- Christopher A. Parr Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.8 miles
6200 Windhaven Pkwy
- Parr Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.8 miles
6200 Windhaven Pkwy
- Plano Fire Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.9 miles
5115 W Park Blvd
- Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plano
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.2 miles
6020 W Parker Rd
- Acute Kids Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.3 miles
3305 Dallas Pkwy
- Seay Behavioral Health Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.3 miles
6110 W Parker Rd
- Texas Health
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
6200 W Parker Rd
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.5 miles
6200 W Parker Rd
Willow Bend Apartments and Rentals
157 Rental properties in Willow Bend, Plano, TX.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 47.9% | 27.1% |
| utilities | 11.2% | 14.1% |
| food | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| transportation | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| healthcare | 10.7% | 7.9% |
Willow Bend Demographics
Willow Bend Reviews
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 11 of 11 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 11 of 11 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 11 of 11 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 10 of 11 renters
Safe For Families
Yes
Say 10 of 11 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 9 of 11 renters
Willow Bend Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Minimal Transit
North Texas Tollway Authority
Other
5900 W Plano Pkwy
Impala Transport
Other
5068 W Plano Pkwy
Source: foursquare.com
North Texas Tollway Authority
Other
5900 W Plano Pkwy
Impala Transport
Other
5068 W Plano Pkwy
Source: foursquare.com
Willow Bend Schools
- 7/10
Grades 11-12 • Public
- 6/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 8/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
Neighborhoods Around Willow Bend
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Austin RanchNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | -- | -- |
| Far North DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,262 | 26% |
| Thousand OaksNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | -- | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,187 | -- |
| The Flatiron DistrictNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | -- | -- |
| Northeast CarrolltonNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | -- | -- |
| StonebriarNeighborhood in Frisco, Texas | -- | -- |
| Legacy Town Center SouthNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $1,737 | 42% |
| Highlands of McKamyNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,066 | -- |
| Hunters GlenNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent TreeNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| SilverwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| DeerfieldNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| CobblestoneNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Spring Creek Parkway EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent Tree WestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Carillon HillsNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | -- | -- |
| The TrailsNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Old Mill CourtNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,052 | -- |
| Stratford EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Austin RanchNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $2,254 | 29% |
| Far North DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,320 | 1% |
| Thousand OaksNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $2,328 | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,291 | 9% |
| The Flatiron DistrictNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $1,561 | 9% |
| Northeast CarrolltonNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | $1,963 | 0% |
| StonebriarNeighborhood in Frisco, Texas | $3,556 | 225% |
| Legacy Town Center SouthNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $1,399 | 3% |
| Highlands of McKamyNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,277 | -- |
| Hunters GlenNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $1,065 | 1% |
| Bent TreeNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,535 | 44% |
| SilverwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| DeerfieldNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| CobblestoneNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $1,400 | -- |
| Spring Creek Parkway EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent Tree WestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Carillon HillsNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | -- | -- |
| The TrailsNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Old Mill CourtNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,139 | -- |
| Stratford EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Austin RanchNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $3,280 | 34% |
| Far North DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,729 | 6% |
| Thousand OaksNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $3,772 | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,757 | 7% |
| The Flatiron DistrictNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $2,165 | 9% |
| Northeast CarrolltonNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | $3,014 | 3% |
| StonebriarNeighborhood in Frisco, Texas | $5,910 | 2% |
| Legacy Town Center SouthNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $1,782 | 4% |
| Highlands of McKamyNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,143 | -- |
| Hunters GlenNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent TreeNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,087 | 16% |
| SilverwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| DeerfieldNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| CobblestoneNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Spring Creek Parkway EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent Tree WestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Carillon HillsNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | -- | -- |
| The TrailsNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Old Mill CourtNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Stratford EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Austin RanchNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $5,311 | 74% |
| Far North DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,382 | 2% |
| Thousand OaksNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $5,409 | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,370 | 56% |
| The Flatiron DistrictNeighborhood in The-colony, Texas | $2,367 | 17% |
| Northeast CarrolltonNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | $2,300 | -- |
| StonebriarNeighborhood in Frisco, Texas | $21,203 | 5% |
| Legacy Town Center SouthNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | $2,410 | 1% |
| Highlands of McKamyNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,700 | 13% |
| Hunters GlenNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent TreeNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,700 | 8% |
| SilverwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| PrestonwoodNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| DeerfieldNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| CobblestoneNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Spring Creek Parkway EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Bent Tree WestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Carillon HillsNeighborhood in Carrollton, Texas | -- | -- |
| The TrailsNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |
| Old Mill CourtNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Stratford EstatesNeighborhood in Plano, Texas | -- | -- |