Moving to Plano, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Plano: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Plano at a glance
Why people move to Plano
Consistently ranked among America's safest and best-run cities
Top-tier public schools rival most private options
Corporate HQ magnet — Toyota, JPMorgan, Liberty Mutual, and more
Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy give real walkable urban living
Direct access to DFW and Love Field within 30 minutes
Where to live in Plano
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Legacy West
Walkable urban village, corporate HQs, dining
Willow Bend
Family homes, top schools, near shopping
West Plano
Newer construction, master-planned, top schools
Downtown Plano
Historic, transit-adjacent, boutique shops
Major employers
- · Toyota North America HQ
- · JPMorgan Chase
- · Liberty Mutual
- · FedEx Office
- · Frito-Lay
Schools
Plano ISD — nationally ranked, one of the top districts in Texas.
Airports
- · DFW International (30 min)
- · Dallas Love Field (25 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Home prices are higher than most of DFW, but schools drive resale
Property taxes are high, factor into total monthly cost
Traffic on the Dallas North Tollway builds during peak hours
Who thrives in Plano
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