	CITY OF PLANO

About Plano, Texas

Take up residence in Plano and you’ll always be satisfied with your decision. Plano real estate varies greatly within the 71 square miles that make up the City of Excellence and is mostly in Collin County

Plano has consistently been ranked among the best, wealthiest and safest cities in the United States by esteemed magazines including Forbes and Money. Plano, Texas, is the largest city in Collin County with a population of 285,190 as of January 2020.
Incorporated in 1873, the city is located 20 miles north of Dallas. Niche and AreaVibes recently named Plano as one of the Best Cities to Live in America. Forbes designated Plano one of America’s safest cities.

A detailed map of Plano, Texas highlighting local landmarks, school districts, and real estate trends by Team Duffy Real Estate.

Plano Quick Stats (2026)

Population: Approximately 292,500 (projected for early 2026). Plano remains a major corporate hub and a cornerstone of the DFW housing market.
Median Age: 39.4 years.
Age Demographics:
- Under 18: ~25%
- Working Age (18–64): ~62%
- Seniors (65+): ~13%
Home Price Ranges:
- Median Sale Price: ~$515,000 to $585,000 (varies significantly by the age of the neighborhood, from historic areas to West Plano luxury).
- High-End: Neighborhoods like Willow Bend or Kings Ridge often see averages between $850,000 and $1.5M+.
- Entry-Level/Mid-Market: Established neighborhoods in Central and East Plano typically range from $425,000 to $520,000.

The Texas Certified Scenic City boasts multiple parks and preserves with hiking and biking trails, playgrounds and athletic fields where families enjoy spending quality recreational time together. The city features six libraries that offer programming for toddlers through seniors. Annual events include the Plano Balloon Festival and Plano International Festival.

Retail, restaurants and relaxation are abundant in this city, which has all you need to live comfortably and, as a bonus, the city of Dallas with all of its amenities is only about 30 minutes away. The Shops at Willow Bend is just one of several upscale centers in Plano that will help you and your family stay in fashion, in shape and in touch. The Shops at Legacy is a mixed-use destination with boutique retail stores, more than eight acres of parks and trails, urban-style homes and a full-service hotel. Everything from five-star restaurants to family-friendly fast-food is within a short drive from your Plano real estate acquisitions. The area is served by DART’s Red and Orange light rail lines in Plano, making transportation to sporting events, downtown conventions or theater entertainment a breeze.

Plano Independent School District (PISD)

Plano Independent School District takes you to PISD social media links, news, menu, directory & ratings. The City offers a high quality of life that includes nationally recognized schools, award-winning parks, and sustainability initiatives and a wide variety of multi-cultural neighborhoods appealing to families, young singles and retirees.

PISD serves most of the school-aged children who live in the city. Go to PISDPISD district includes70 public institutions with a unique high school system where teens in grades nine and 10 attend a high school and grades 11-12 a senior high. There are also 16 private schools that educate Plano children. Two campuses for Collin College and a branch of Southern Methodist University are available for higher education.

The city is home to some of the finest healthcare facilities in the United States, with specialized care for hearts, backs and pediatrics. The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Texas Back Institute Plano and Children’s Medical Center at Legacy Texas are among the hospitals and centers within city limits.

Plano is home to the headquarters or regional operations of major corporations such as Toyota, Liberty Mutual, JPMorgan Chase Boeing Global Services, Fannie Mae, FedEx Office, J.C. Penney, Pizza Hut, Cinemark Theatres, Frito-Lay and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Rent-A-Center, Cinemark Holdings, Denbury Resources and Alliance Data Systems. Our dynamic community features excellent restaurants, vibrant shopping and entertainment venues, a lively historic downtown district and active local arts scene. Easy access to DART light rail and major highways makes Plano a convenient place to live, work and visit. To learn more about Plano, go to website at plano.gov. Read my summary of the area emergency management system from what sirens mean to preparedness. Go to Emergency

Looking for a thriving economy, award-winning schools, outstanding libraries, spacious parkland, internationally-recognized accredited Police and Fire Departments, easy access to four airports, a municipal government willing to partner with business for success? Look no further!
Located just 20 miles north of Dallas, Plano is a city of lifestyle, environmental initiatives and economic development. It is a wealthy northern suburb of Dallas, among the 70th most populous cities in the U.S.

Plano is within the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, locally referred to as the Metroplex.

Plano anchors the Golden Corridor—named by Ross Perot in the 1970s for the Dallas North Tollway's economic "gold mine"—where Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney meet at the Four Corners crossroads.

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Plano remains the only City in Texas to hold an “AAA” Bond Rating by three of the nation’s top bond rating companies, attesting to its strong tax base and financial management. Attracting and retaining some of the nation’s top Corporate 500 companies and the best small businesses in the region has become the “norm.”

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Plano property taxes & homeowner benefits
Plano has a long track record of conservative, well‑managed city finances and has lowered its city property tax rate multiple times over the last two decades while still fully funding services and improvements. Today, the city rate is a little over 41 cents per 100 of assessed value, with recent budgets keeping that rate flat even as costs rise.

Homeowners receive a 20% City of Plano homestead exemption, which directly reduces your taxable value for city taxes and is more generous than what you’ll find in many neighboring North Texas cities. On top of that, qualifying residents can receive additional exemptions for disability or being 65 and older, plus a city tax “freeze” on their bill once they qualify, so their city taxes will not go up as long as they own and live in the home (aside from new improvements). Full list of exemptions and current tax rates on our property tax page here.

Quality of life & city services
Plano’s Police Department is internationally accredited and consistently helps keep local crime rates among the lowest for large cities in Texas, while the Fire‑Rescue Department holds a top‑tier ISO Class 1 rating and national accreditation in both fire and EMS, which can even help some homeowners with insurance costs.

The Parks & Recreation Department is nationally recognized, with repeated Gold Medal for Excellence honors and Tree City USA designations, and offers more than 80 park sites, a growing regional trail system with roughly 40 miles of recreational trails, two municipal golf courses, multiple recreation centers and aquatic facilities, a dedicated Senior Center and an 80,000‑plus‑square‑foot convention center for events. This combination of strong city services, award‑winning parks and competitive tax benefits is a big part of why Plano continues to rank as one of the best places to live in the country.

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Spotlight on Plano Plano Population 288K AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME $130K MEDIAN AGE 39 HOUSING 59% OWN 41% RENT AVERAGE SALES PRICE $564K AREA ACTIVITIES & FEATURES • ARBOR HILLS NATURE PRESERVE • CHISHOLM TRAIL GREENBELT • CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE PLANO • GO APE ZIPLINE & TREETOP • HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM • INTERURBAN RAILROAD MUSEUM • THE SHOPS AT LEGACY & LEGACY WEST \| SHOPPING & DINING • THE BOARDWALK AT GRANITE PARK \| SHOPPING & DINING • THE TEXAS POOL • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO ARTS DISTRICT • OAK POINT PARK • CARPENTER PARK FAVORITE LOCAL DINING & DRINK SPOTS • LEGACY HALL • RED TRUCK CAFE • 1418 COFFEE• • STEVE FIELDS STEAKHOUSE • THE FILLMORE PUB • • YAO FUZI • THE LATIN PIG • DENSETSU • AI SUSHI • • BAVARIAN GRILL • COFFEE DEL RAY • FARM + FEED • • BAR RANCH STEAK COMPANY • BAVETTE GRILL • • BEARD PAPA’S • BEERHEAD BAR & EATERY • BEST THAI PLANO • BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY • CAFE GECKO • CAFE MAX • CRAFTWAY KITCHEN • • FRED’S DOWNTOWN PHILLY • HENRY’S ICE CREAM FAVORITE LOCAL SHOPPING DALLAS VINTAGE SHOP • HIRSCH’S MEATS • • APRICOT LANE • BLUE MERCURY • SCOUT + MOLLY’S • • ELLA BLEU • SWEET HOME BATH & BODY • LYLA’S DECOR, CLOTHING & MORE • FEATHERED NEST AVERAGE DRIVE TIMES DOWNTOWN DALLAS \| 26 MINUTES • DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT \| 27 MINUTES • DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT \| 25 MINUTES • AT&T STADIUM & GLOBE LIFE FIELD \| 37 MINUTES • DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH \| 50 MINUTES Plano events View more,	Property Tax Information Collin Central Appraisal District 250 Eldorado Pkwy McKinney, Texas 75069 (469) 742-9200 (866) 467-1110 (toll-free) Get all the tax and protest details, FAQ and watch our latest protest videos. View live rolling statistics Search New Construction Home Listings All New HomesInventory Homes Location: Filters Minimumto Maximum Square Feet Powered by www.showingnew.com/ aliciaduffy