Working at Legacy West — best nearby area to live?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be working at Legacy West and would like to live close to the office, ideally within a 10-minute drive or less.

The areas I’m currently considering for apartments are:

• Legacy West — walking distance to the office
• Shops at Legacy — walkable or a very short drive
• Austin Ranch — less than a 10-minute drive

I’m a single professional in my early 40s. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in other social events.

From what I’ve seen so far, apartments right in Legacy West seem quite expensive, and I may have to compromise on apartment size if I want to be within walking distance of the office. On the other hand, areas like Shops at Legacy or Austin Ranch seem to offer more value for the money, though I’d likely need to do a short drive to work.

For those familiar with these areas:

1. How would you compare Legacy West vs. Shops at Legacy vs. Austin Ranch for day-to-day living, walkability, and convenience?
2. Is it worth paying more to live within walking distance of Legacy West, or would I be better off getting more apartment space/value nearby and doing a short drive?
3. Am I missing any other nearby areas I should consider within about a 10-minute drive of Legacy West?

Thanks in advance!

Working at Legacy West — best nearby area to live?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be working at Legacy West and would like to live close to the office, ideally within a 10-minute drive or less.

The areas I’m currently considering for apartments are:

• Legacy West — walking distance to the office
• Shops at Legacy — walkable or a very short drive
• Austin Ranch — less than a 10-minute drive

I’m a single professional in my early 40s. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in other social events.

From what I’ve seen so far, apartments right in Legacy West seem quite expensive, and I may have to compromise on apartment size if I want to be within walking distance of the office. On the other hand, areas like Shops at Legacy or Austin Ranch seem to offer more value for the money, though I’d likely need to do a short drive to work.

For those familiar with these areas:

1. How would you compare Legacy West vs. Shops at Legacy vs. Austin Ranch for day-to-day living, walkability, and convenience?
2. Is it worth paying more to live within walking distance of Legacy West, or would I be better off getting more apartment space/value nearby and doing a short drive?
3. Am I missing any other nearby areas I should consider within about a 10-minute drive of Legacy West?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ll be working at Legacy West and would like to live close to the office, ideally within a 10-minute drive or less.

The areas I’m currently considering for apartments are:

• Legacy West — walking distance to the office
• Shops at Legacy — walkable or a very short drive
• Austin Ranch — less than a 10-minute drive

I’m a single professional in my early 40s. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in other social events.

From what I’ve seen so far, apartments right in Legacy West seem quite expensive, and I may have to compromise on apartment size if I want to be within walking distance of the office. On the other hand, areas like Shops at Legacy or Austin Ranch seem to offer more value for the money, though I’d likely need to do a short drive to work.

For those familiar with these areas:

1. How would you compare Legacy West vs. Shops at Legacy vs. Austin Ranch for day-to-day living, walkability, and convenience?
2. Is it worth paying more to live within walking distance of Legacy West, or would I be better off getting more apartment space/value nearby and doing a short drive?
3. Am I missing any other nearby areas I should consider within about a 10-minute drive of Legacy West?

Thanks in advance!

I’m relocating to the DFW area for work and trying to decide between living in Legacy West/West Plano or Las Colinas/Irving.

A bit about me: I'm in early 40s single/divorced professional. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in social clubs or events. Since I’ll be new to the area, I’d really like to live somewhere that makes it easier to meet people and build a social circle.

Areas I’m currently considering to live based on my office locations:

• Legacy West / West Plano
• Las Colinas / Irving

A few questions:

1. Which area would you recommend for someone in my situation?
2. How would you compare Las Colinas vs Legacy West for social life and day-to-day living?
3. Are there specific apartment areas or neighborhoods you’d recommend or avoid?
4. For meeting people, are there good gyms, sports leagues, tech meetups, or social clubs you’d recommend?

I’m not looking for nightlife every night, but I also don’t want to end up somewhere too quiet or isolating. I’d appreciate honest local advice.

Thanks in advance !

I’m relocating to the DFW area for work and trying to decide between living in Legacy West/West Plano or Las Colinas/Irving.

A bit about me: I'm in early 40s single/divorced professional. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in social clubs or events. Since I’ll be new to the area, I’d really like to live somewhere that makes it easier to meet people and build a social circle.

Areas I’m currently considering to live based on my office locations:

• Legacy West / West Plano
• Las Colinas / Irving

A few questions:

1. Which area would you recommend for someone in my situation?
2. How would you compare Las Colinas vs Legacy West for social life and day-to-day living?
3. Are there specific apartment areas or neighborhoods you’d recommend or avoid?
4. For meeting people, are there good gyms, sports leagues, tech meetups, or social clubs you’d recommend?

I’m not looking for nightlife every night, but I also don’t want to end up somewhere too quiet or isolating. I’d appreciate honest local advice.

Thanks in advance !

I’m relocating to the DFW area for work and trying to decide between living in Legacy West/West Plano or Las Colinas/Irving.

A bit about me: I'm in early 40s single/divorced professional. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in social clubs or events. Since I’ll be new to the area, I’d really like to live somewhere that makes it easier to meet people and build a social circle.

Areas I’m currently considering to live based on my office locations:

• Legacy West / West Plano
• Las Colinas / Irving

A few questions:

1. Which area would you recommend for someone in my situation?
2. How would you compare Las Colinas vs Legacy West for social life and day-to-day living?
3. Are there specific apartment areas or neighborhoods you’d recommend or avoid?
4. For meeting people, are there good gyms, sports leagues, tech meetups, or social clubs you’d recommend?

I’m not looking for nightlife every night, but I also don’t want to end up somewhere too quiet or isolating. I’d appreciate honest local advice.

Thanks in advance !

I’m relocating to the DFW area for work and trying to decide between living in Legacy West/West Plano or Las Colinas/Irving.

A bit about me: I'm in early 40s single/divorced professional. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in social clubs or events. Since I’ll be new to the area, I’d really like to live somewhere that makes it easier to meet people and build a social circle.

Areas I’m currently considering to live based on my office locations:

• Legacy West / West Plano
• Las Colinas / Irving

A few questions:

1. Which area would you recommend for someone in my situation?
2. How would you compare Las Colinas vs Legacy West for social life and day-to-day living?
3. Are there specific apartment areas or neighborhoods you’d recommend or avoid?
4. For meeting people, are there good gyms, sports leagues, tech meetups, or social clubs you’d recommend?

I’m not looking for nightlife every night, but I also don’t want to end up somewhere too quiet or isolating. I’d appreciate honest local advice.

Thanks in advance !