Compare Communities
Deerfield, The Grove and Craig Ranch side by side, so you can quickly see which one fits how you want to live.
Quick answer: Choose Deerfield for an established, tree-lined Plano neighborhood near Legacy West and Plano ISD. Choose The Grove for a newer Frisco home with resort-style amenities and Frisco ISD. Choose Craig Ranch for golf, fitness and dining in McKinney, with a wide mix of home types.
At a Glance
- Best fit for
- Deerfield
Buyers who want an established, tree-lined neighborhood close to Legacy-area employers
The GroveBuyers who want a newer home, shared amenities and an active HOA
Craig RanchBuyers who want golf, fitness and dining close to home
- Community style
- Deerfield
Established neighborhood
The GroveMaster-planned community
Craig RanchMaster-planned, mixed-use community
- Size
- Deerfield
733 single-family homes
The Grove735 acres
Craig RanchAbout 2,200 acres
- Known for
- Deerfield
Deerfield Holiday Lights (Dec. 1–30), mature trees, clubhouse and 24-hour patrol
The GroveOrchard House amenity center, resort-style pools, trails, pocket parks, pecan trees
Craig RanchTPC Craig Ranch and the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, McKinney Soccer Complex, Hub 121 and District 121
Location & Getting Around
- Where
- Deerfield
Northwest Plano, north of Legacy Dr. between Preston Rd. and Coit Rd.
The GroveEast Frisco, off Custer Rd. between Rolater Rd. and Main St.
Craig RanchSouthwest McKinney, north of SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway), east of Custer Rd.
- ZIP code
- Deerfield
75024
The Grove75035
Craig Ranch75070
- County
- Deerfield
Collin
The GroveCollin
Craig RanchCollin
- Nearby work & shopping
- Deerfield
Minutes from Legacy West and the Legacy business district
The GroveNear Main Street in east Frisco
Craig RanchOn-site employment district plus Hub 121 and District 121 dining
- Airports
- Deerfield
DFW International; Dallas Love Field
The GroveMcKinney National Airport; DFW and Love Field about 25 miles from Frisco
Craig RanchMcKinney National Airport; DFW and Love Field serve the region
- Hospitals
- Deerfield
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano; Children's Medical Center Plano
The GroveSeveral in Frisco and McKinney
Craig RanchMedical City McKinney; Baylor Scott & White–McKinney
Homes
- Home types
- Deerfield
Single-family detached, mostly traditional brick
The GroveSingle-family homes on 40-, 55-, 74- and 95-foot lots; townhomes
Craig RanchSingle-family, townhomes, estate homes on larger lots; apartments in mixed-use areas
- When built
- Deerfield
In phases from the mid-1980s
The GroveSince 2018, with builders still adding homes north of Main St.
Craig RanchFrom the early 2000s onward
- New construction?
- Deerfield
No — resale homes
The GroveYes, in newer sections
Craig RanchVaries by section — ask Kim
- Median price
- Deerfield
Ask Kim for her current MLS report
The GroveAsk Kim for her current MLS report
Craig RanchAsk Kim for her current MLS report
Schools, HOA & Taxes
- School district
- Deerfield
Plano ISD
The GroveFrisco ISD
Craig RanchFrisco ISD or Allen ISD, depending on address
- HOA
- Deerfield
Mandatory; volunteer board, managed by SBB Management
The GroveMaster HOA, managed onsite by Cohere
Craig RanchSeparate neighborhood associations; fees vary by section
- What the HOA provides
- Deerfield
24-hour security patrol, clubhouse, social events, holiday lights
The GroveOrchard House, pools, splash pad, fitness center, parks and trails
Craig RanchSection pools, parks, greenbelts; exterior care in many townhome sections
- Property taxes paid to
- Deerfield
Plano ISD, City of Plano, Collin County, Collin College
The GroveFrisco ISD, City of Frisco, Collin County, any special district
Craig RanchFrisco or Allen ISD, City of McKinney, Collin County, other local units
Lifestyle
- Golf
- Deerfield
Nearby courses listed in the Deerfield guide
Craig RanchTPC Craig Ranch (private club)
- Pools & fitness
- The Grove
Resort-style pools, splash pad, fitness center
Craig RanchSection pools; McKinney Soccer Complex
- Trails & parks
- Deerfield
Bike trails and gazebo at the clubhouse; mature trees
The GroveAbout 4.5 miles of trails, pocket parks
Craig RanchTrails; Crape Myrtle World Collection Park
- Community events
- Deerfield
Concerts, Oktoberfest, tree lighting, Easter egg hunt, holiday party
The GroveResident events through Cohere
Craig RanchCJ CUP Byron Nelson each spring
HOA fees, tax rates, school boundaries and prices change. Confirm current details with the HOA, Collin Central Appraisal District and the school district. Last reviewed October 2026 by Kim Elmer, REALTOR®, ABR®, Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors.