What BestPlaces Users Say about Plano
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Plano, Texas has become a popular destination for individuals and families alike. Located just north of Dallas, Plano offers a mix of suburban charm and urban amenities. With its low crime rate, top-rated schools, and robust job market, there is no shortage of positive reviews from those who have chosen to call Plano home. However, like any city, there are also some varying opinions from residents. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in Plano.
According to user "John D.", who has been living in Plano for 7 years, "Plano is a great place to live if you are looking for a safe and family-friendly community. The schools are excellent and there is a strong sense of community." This sentiment is echoed by "Samantha M.", who has been living in Plano for 3 years and says, "I moved here for work and have been very impressed with the quality of life in Plano. It's a great place to raise a family and has plenty of job opportunities."
On the other hand, some users have a different perspective on Plano. User "Mark S." states, "While Plano may have its positives, I find it to be quite boring and lacking in diversity. There isn't much to do here and the cost of living is higher than I expected." Similarly, "Emily R." shares, "I've lived in Plano my whole life and while I appreciate the safety and good schools, I feel like it can be too cookie-cutter and lacks character."
In summary, the majority of user reviews about living in Plano, Texas are positive, citing its safety, good schools, and family-friendly atmosphere. However, some reviewers do mention the lack of diversity and character in the city. Ultimately, it seems that Plano is a great place to call home for those looking for a safe and suburban lifestyle.
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Comparing Plano, Texas with Akron, Ohio - 7/15/2009
I lived in the Akron area of Ohio for 37 years, and have been living in Plano, Texas for almost a year now. I can say the best thing about Plano so far has been the warm winter. Other than that, I'm disappointed. The high winds that last for days at different times through the year gets annoying. The natural beauty is blah compared to Akron/Cleveland scenery. The parks are very very disappointing compared to the ones in Summit County (where Akron is located). The library system has a very poor selection of items compared to Summit County. The traffic is a nightmare, tons of cars and crazy drivers, and a grid system of roads with really long red lights, with traffic sensors that you can almost set your watch to. Thank God I work right in Plano and don't need to use the highways/tollways too often. The strip malls/plazas that line the streets are depressing to look at after a while. The summers are brutally hot (thank God our friend has a pool!) Also, I don't understand how
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Nice! If you can get it! - 3/5/2009
Plano is like a suburb of Dallas, although it is actually in
another county. Good place for professionals; average yearly
income is around $90,000+. It is very clean, neat and safe.
Quiet and polite. The police here don't put up with crime
at all. The only thing is the fact that unless you have
been raised here, it is very hard to meet anyone and make
friends - especially if you come from the "outside".
It tends to be a little "snobby", but really it's just that
the mainstream folk here concentrate on their jobs and
careers. It is not a party town at
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Plano - 1/24/2009
One of the most pedestrian-unfriendly places in the country. The cost of living is low, so people are actually paid jsut to live
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All-American Town - 10/18/2008
I am not a native Texan- and have lived all over the US, but have never found a place quite as nice to raise a family as Plano, TX. The area is relatively new, with the nicest areas now located in West Plano.
The entire city is VERY clean, well kept, and has both wonderful public schools and a wealth of parks, shopping, and activities. Probably not the kind of "night club' wonderland that a single person might be looking for, but if you are into the "WASP" dream of suburbia, with all the extras, this will be the right place.
Excellent churches, manicured lawns, award winning schools that are filled with nice kids with good manners and high expectations in life.... sure, there are some problems... the taxes are quite high here (I pay almost as much in property tax as I do on my mortgage), but in return, you get a top notch no-nonsense police department ("rif-raf beware - you are being watched!), well designed neighborhoods, and manicured public grounds.
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Plano - 6/5/2007
Not sure why people "rip" on Plano so much. Nice city that is very "suburban" true. At the same time, it is clean, and low-crime. Shopping is excellent, to say the least (if you love shopping, it will be like you died and woke up in heaven). At the same time, yes, there probably is not much else to do. That is why you get in your car and drive down to Dallas. Put it this way, would you rather have "culture" and live in an apartment in some city, or live in "mansion" that only cost $ 250,000 and then have to drive half an hour for your "culture" ? To me the only downside would be that the suburbs can be heavily "Christian Right". I really don't know enough about Plano to judge that, but I am sure that that element exists there, to a lesser or greater degree.
By the way, Plano: great job getting the clean indoor air ordanance passed, banning indoor smoking. That is a big thing ! Also, the shops at Legacy and the Tollway are really nice. The new Fox Sports Grille is
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HOT and HOT, Nice BIG houses, not much else - 8/30/2006
I HAVE LIVED IN PLANO FOR ABOUT five years now, and while I live in a beautiful house that is about all I can think of that is good about this area. It just seems like a boring, surreal life here. It is HOT the majority of the time. There is absolutely no scenery to look at. Trying to get away for a "weekend" or a road trip you are hours away from anywhere. There are really no "mom and pop" restaurants to speak of - everything is a chain. If you come from up north and are accustomed to a local pizza joint, or something - forget it here. You have to drive to get anywhere. It's all about the shopping here too. What designer clothes you have on, what kind of car you drive, what size house you have, and where your family is going on winter, spring, fall and summer break. A lot of keeping up with the Joneses...but I am sure you get that everywhere these days. I miss the four seasons, the mom and pop restaurants and the normalcy of just being "average". There are certainly worse places to
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Plano is a nice place to earn money, but not much - 8/29/2006
I moved to Plano, TX (a Northwestern suburb of Dallas)in 1992 from St. Louis. It's 2006, I guess I must like it. It's nice for working and shopping but the cookie cutter everything makes it a boring. If you want a big house and shopping malls at every other turn, you'll like Plano (west that is). Got a young family? Come here; schools are good (used to be better)and the world revolves around the kids. All public schools (even in the worst ghetto) are air conditioned. Yes its hot but some like it hot and I'm one of them. Every other house in West Plano has a pool and for good reason--you can swim from April through mid-October most years. Gone are the days of mourning the sun in September, never to see a glimpse of it again until April (like in St. Louis). Jacket weather is as deep into winter as it gets. So you know what that means: ONLY ONE WARDROBE! Of course perhaps a sweater and some long sleeves here and there but throw on a windbreaker or a nice suit jacket and you're everyplace
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