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Plano

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 720 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Plano is a city in Texas with a population of 281,566. Plano is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Plano offers residents a 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.
    About Plano...
    Population
    281,566

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $271,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,243
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Plano Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        75.8
        282.7
      • Murder
        5.2
        6.1
      • Rape
        27.9
        40.7
      • Robbery
        41
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        250.7
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,366.3
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        116.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        15%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        12%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        22%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        35%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        25%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        12%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        13%

      Working in Plano

      Jobs
      A+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $88,578
      National
      $55,322
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      Plano Reviews

      720 reviews
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      Plano is an absolutely wonderful city! As a suburb of of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, it is both integrated and secluded in the hustle and bustle of city politics, economy and social culture. In 2012, it was ranked the third safest city in the United States, and has been similarly ranked since then.
      Perhaps the most appealing element of the city is its truly suburban personality. Plano offers tons of family-oriented activities, such as shopping villages, cinemas, several parks and outdoor areas, and more. The education system is also top-notch, with the public schools ranked within the top 100 in the nation.
      The greatest drawback of the city is its affordability, which is extremely low despite the high real estate. However, the benefits of the city significantly outweigh its negative aspects and it is definitely among my top recommended cities.
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      Despite that I actually live 30 minutes away from Plano, the schools, churches and such that I have attended and visited have always been in this area. With the amount of time I have spent in the area, it feels like my hometown. Plano is a nice area and very safe. Not only is there cultural diversity in Plano but there are a couple of stores in the area that cater to different cultures, for example, Hmart. Collin College is the college that I have attended in Plano and is a very great and diverse community college. Overall, Plano is a very safe city. It offers some diverse shopping options, has some fun entertainment centers for celebratory events, an excellent option for community college and many restaurants to choose to eat from!
      Plano is known as one of the safest cities in the United States, and it also has some of the most competitive schools systems you'll ever find. I've grown up in Plano since I was 5, living in the central part of the town, and growing up in the PISD system. Plano is a very diverse city, where you can meet people of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Plano is also one of the most beautiful and bustling cities; there's always something to do and it always looks clean! If i had a choice, I would live in Plano for the rest o my life, but I guess only time will tell if I can make that possible!