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Plano
  • City in Texas

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Plano is a city in Texas with a population of 282,181. Plano is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Plano offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Plano there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Plano and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Plano are highly rated.

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About Plano...
Population
282,181

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$358,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,541
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Plano Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    86.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    40.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    28.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    193.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,278.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    151.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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