2019 Best Places to Live in Collin CountyAbout this List

Timberbrook

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: This neighborhood is beautiful and always clean. The people are very friendly here and i would recommend any one to move here!
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• 5,744 Population

Plano

• City in Texas
• 742 reviews

Current Resident: 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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• 281,566 Population

Frisco

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 532 reviews

Nearby Resident: Frisco in Texas is a glittering city amongst the DFW metroplex. As one of America's fastest-growing cities, you'll find development and new housing left and right. With the biggest variety in housing options, and with its destination close to big-name places like "The Star", the Dallas Cowboys training facility, and the big Stonebriar Mall, you will find satisfaction for entertainment and your needs. Everyone is moving here! So why not you?
Read 532 Reviews

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• 155,363 Population

Allen

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 391 reviews

Current Resident: I was born and raised here and I really do love this city. I have always really enjoyed the sight of all the trees and natural aspects the city has implemented into its different architectural and park designs. And there are so many nice neighborhoods and market places being built! The population has been growing exponentially due to job opportunities and new housing, which is beneficial and yet also annoying due to road congestion like I've never seen before here! Despite the modifications needed to fit more residents, this city is a beautiful one, and I am blessed to live here.
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• 96,865 Population

Liberty Park

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 3 reviews

Niche User: The Schools Are Close By.
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• 4,597 Population

Park Forest

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 9 reviews

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• 5,774 Population

Murphy

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 73 reviews

Current Resident: The city of murphy is very small, but tight-knit. All of the residents are friendly, which makes it easier to build relationships with people and interact with neighbors! Also, Murphy hosts many fun events during the year such as Maize Days, which is a mini fair! Everyone comes out to city hall and central park to eat, play carnival games, and fellowship with other people while listening to some great music! However, the only thing I could change about Murphy is the inclusivity of minority groups. I am an African-American male, but I also identify myself as a gay male in the community. Sometimes the lack of representation by different groups is devastating, such as the overpowering white dominance in town meetings and the town newspaper. This allows all decisions or influences to be biased. I understand that people cannot change immediately, but if I could bring awareness to my hometown by addressing the lack of inclusiveness, I know I can make a difference for future generations.
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• 20,361 Population

Fairview

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Fairview! It has many things to do and the nature is so beautiful! There are so many houses to choose from and the country roads in the back are a nice addition to make the "city-ish" area feel more secluded. I only wish for less construction on Stacy road!
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• 8,473 Population

Dallas North Estates

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX

• A+

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• 2,374 Population

Creekdale

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX

• A+

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• 7,017 Population

Forman

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 2 reviews

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• 5,651 Population

McKinney

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 560 reviews

Current Resident: Classy community with lots to offer- excellent schools, parks, trails, cool events, restaurants and more! Great for families and singles alike as well as retirees. The Adriatica area has everything a retiree could want or need all within a golf cartable distance in a beautifully done stone town.

My family of five loves McKinney and we have lived in many places! McKinney schools are excellent- Boyd High School is big but prepares kids well for the transition into college. Walker and Bennett are nationally ranked elementary schools and our kids have done very well there- better than in private school and minus the crazy tuition. Of course, taxes are high but you get the value for what you're paying in this case.

If you are thinking of buying a house you will get more green space and more mature neighborhoods in McKinney unlike Frisco and some of the overnight neighborhoods we are seeing in North Texas.

Great churches. Great for bikers, runners and cart drivers! You'll love it!
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• 164,760 Population

Park Forest III

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 1 review

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• 3,051 Population

Parker

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: Love that it's part city - part country. It has great neighborhoods. The homes in the neighborhood are not packed in tightly. We have room to run around. Neighbors are very nice and helpful.
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• 4,388 Population

Clearview

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 21 reviews

Parent: Living in Plano has been a really positive experience. We like the schools, the available shops and restaurants, and the community events and resources. Though we have had been victims of crime in the area, the police department was super helpful and responsive. I'd definitely choose to live here again, as it is the most "at home" I've ever felt.
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• 2,330 Population

Silverwood

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I don't hear of much crime, only the occasional strange thing like loud noises and rare break ins. The only weird thing that has happened to us is our cheap lawn chairs disappeared from both our front and back yards.
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• 5,089 Population

Prosper

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 73 reviews

Current Resident: Prosper is a rapidly growing city that has expanded immensely within the past decade. There are new shopping centers popping up all over the place, and it is quickly transforming into a major suburb within the Dallas metroplex area. With the change, there has been a slight amount of overcrowding within the schools (my only complaint about the town, really), but the school district is working to open more schools and fix that issue.
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• 17,107 Population

Village Creek

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX

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• 8,476 Population

Lucas

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: School system is highly ranked, strong focus on accedemics and the arts. Schools are long students take 8 classes per day. Very limited night life environment. Infrastructure for the city is not adequate it is still very much a rural town.
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• 6,870 Population

Thunderbird

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 8 reviews

Niche User: Overall, there are no issues in terms of Crime & Safety! The only problem is that the street lighting is sometimes weak and it gets really dark at night.
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• 4,074 Population

Wylie

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 166 reviews

Current Resident: As deemed one of the fasted growing cities in America, Wylie is home to amazing families, students, and of couse chicken places! My favorite thing about Wylie is its hometown feeling in the midst of massive growth and expansion. We have an amazing mayor passionately involved in the citizens' interests. I would love to see more preservation of our rich farm town feel while continuing to develop into an even more beautiful beautiful community!
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• 47,855 Population

Douglass Community

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX

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• 2,507 Population

Celina

• Town in Texas
• 28 reviews

Current Resident: Celina has small town pride but a dream-big community. Celina is still growing but will be much bigger within the next ten years as the growth from the metroplex is being welcomed in. If you want to have some fun, come pack the stands with the whole town on Friday nights to get lost in a sea of orange, cheering, and hollerin' for our Celina High School football and sports teams. Hungry before the game? No problem, just go on down to Celina Square and enjoy a select group of diverse restaurants, whether it be ice cream, Tex-Mex, burgers, BBQ, or cajan food you're craving, we got something for you!
Read 28 Reviews

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• 7,910 Population

St. Paul

• Suburb of Dallas, TX
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Very Small town, but is sandwiched in the middle of large Dallas suburbs. A lot of construction for new neighborhoods currently happening.
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• 1,038 Population

Plano Park

• Neighborhood in Plano, TX
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: My experience of Plano Texas Park is Family oriented. You can be able to walk, hike play sports and even just relax with family with a peace of mind.If you visit all Plano it's pet friendly as well.
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• 4,260 Population