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06/24/2026
Plano, in Collin County just north of Dallas, is one of North Texas's top suburban communities. Settled in the 1840s as a railroad farming town, it grew into a major corporate hub from the 1960s onward — now home to Toyota North America, Frito-Lay, and JCPenney.
Population: ~290,000. Cost of living runs about 30% above the national average, driven mainly by housing (median home value $380K–$500K; median rent ~$1,400). Median household income and job market are strong, with unemployment ...
Plano, in Collin County just north of Dallas, is one of North Texas's top suburban communities. Settled in the 1840s as a railroad farming town, it grew into a major corporate hub from the 1960s onward — now home to Toyota North America, Frito-Lay, and JCPenney.
Population: ~290,000. Cost of living runs about 30% above the national average, driven mainly by housing (median home value $380K–$500K; median rent ~$1,400). Median household income and job market are strong, with unemployment at just 3.6%.
Schools are a standout — Plano ISD consistently earns top ratings, and Niche ranked Plano the #6 best city to live in the U.S., with an A+ for schools and family-friendliness. Crime, especially violent crime, runs well below the national average, though it varies by neighborhood (North Plano rates safest).
Assal Aldrei, Real Estate Agent Expert , 214-235-9535
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