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.
based on 42 ReviewsGet to know Plano with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Plano
Quality of Life - 8/14/2006
Very high quality of life. Housing is on low-to-moderate cost side with many amenitities except for land. Large percentage of professionals with college educations. Public school system is making progress. Large amount of low cost workers from Mexico. No state income tax but high sales tax. Really nice (genuine)and generous people. Around 240 sunny days annually (good news and bad news as summer is from mid-May to late Sptemeber and really hot). Bottom Line: Many more positive features than negative.
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Employment in and around Plano - 8/4/2006
there are several large firms in Plano.
-Cingular
-Verizon
-American airlines (DFW is their hub)
-Frito Lay
-Cadbury Schweppes
-Samsung
-Texas Instruments
-McAfee
-Northrop Grumman & other major defence 'contractors'
-Exxonmobil (of course)
-DFW is also a major consulting hub for firms like IBM, Deloitte, KPMG(cant remember its new name), etc.
this is all i can remember for the moment. i am hoping more people will take giving f/b on a place more
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suburbs around Plano are cheaper - 8/3/2006
-Allen is up & coming - schools are ehhh.
-Frisco has cheaper (even larger) houses as in ~ 3500 sq ft for about 300K.
-in Plano itself, west & south plano are more expensive because of the schools. E plano has an ok high school i am told.
-richardson is south of plano and looks older. has cheaper housing and good schools. this is also closer to dallas.
-carrolton/ addison are non-descript for residential
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keep looking - 8/2/2006
if you want a place that has culture. if you like *anything* more than dinner and a movie, this isnt the place for you. (can you tell i wish i'd never moved
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quintessential suburbia - 7/26/2006
pluses:
great school district
safe and well planned suburb of dallas (abt 10-20 minutes)
major airport closeby : dfw
nice housing for not much $
negatives:
very little (easily accessible) natural beauty to speak of. you'd have to drive quite a bit to see the lakes close by.
very hot summers (not crazy AZ heat but close)
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Insurance & Real Estate Taxes - 7/17/2006
I moved to Plano 15 years ago and was shocked by auto and real estate insuance costs and real estate taxes. RE taxes are higher becase of no state income tax and Plano scholls and the community are excellent. It seems like there are an abundance of insurance agents which makes me
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Housing in Plano, Texas - 6/9/2006
Housing in Plano, Texas, is very reasonable. We are paying $770 for our 2-bedroom apartment in a very nice area of Plano. Shools are great. Crime is very low. Great
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winter - 5/15/2006
warm enough most winters that most plants will survive with plenty of
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Nice Conveniences, Hot Climate - 5/9/2006
Plano has many shopping and restaurants conveniences. It is a very diverse city, and the cost of living is pretty low. However, it is very hot and humid in the summer with highs in the 90's to 100's. Winters are mild, but it can be 30 degrees one day and 80 the next - this is very common. There are many corporate headquarters located in Plano (JCPenney, Frito Lay, Dr. Pepper, Cingular, EDS, Perot Systems, etc.) so the job market is
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