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Plano
  • City in Texas
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Plano

#8 in Best Cities to Buy a House in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Plano is a city in Texas with a population of 282,181. Plano is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Plano offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Plano there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Plano and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Plano are highly rated.
    About Plano...
    Population
    282,181
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,541
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Plano Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      86.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      193.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,278.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      151.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Plano

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,729
    National
    $69,021
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