Moving to Plano, TX — Near Dallas
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Suburb near Dallas-Fort Worth
Moving to Plano, TX puts you in a corporate headquarters city of 293,028 people (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025), and the biggest name on its map is Toyota: Toyota Motor North America opened its North American headquarters in Plano's Legacy West on July 6, 2017, built for up to 4,000 employees. Legacy West and the Shops at Legacy are where most of the city's newer dining and shopping sits.
Plano isn't a boomtown anymore. The Census count grew just 2.6% between April 2020 and July 2025, against 18.2% in Frisco and 20.8% in McKinney over the same stretch. What you get instead is a settled city on the US-75 corridor, a straight drive south to downtown Dallas, with parks, trails and recreation centers spread across neighborhoods of every age. Plano ISD enrolled 43,805 students in 2025-26 (txschools.gov), so check the campus your address feeds as well as the district letter.
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Official Texas Education Agency A–F accountability rating (2025–26). See every Dallas district compared →
Plano Schools & Cost Snapshot
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Plano ISD earns a B in the official 2025-26 TEA accountability ratings (an A composite on Niche), with a school-tax rate around $1.04 per $100 and a median home near $475,000. Plano is the established-suburb pick, with deep, strong schools, though its district-wide TEA grade trails the A-rated Frisco/Allen/Coppell tier.
| School district | Plano ISD |
|---|---|
| Official TEA rating (2025-26) | B |
| Niche composite grade | A |
| School-district tax rate (per $100) | $1.0396 |
| Median home price | $465,900 |
| Median rent | $1,750/mo |
Sources: official TEA 2025–26 A–F accountability ratings (txschools.gov, released Aug 14 2026); Niche composite grade; school-district tax rate per $100 (county appraisal district); median home value (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and rent (our suburb and neighborhood profiles). Compare all Dallas districts →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Plano a good place for tech professionals?
Plano is home to major corporate campuses including Toyota North America, Capital One, and numerous technology firms along the Legacy business corridor. The concentration of employers means shorter commutes and abundant networking opportunities for tech and business professionals.
How are the schools in Plano?
Plano ISD is consistently rated among the top school districts in Texas, with multiple high schools recognized nationally for academic excellence. The district offers extensive AP and IB programs, strong STEM curricula, and competitive extracurricular activities.
What is the cost of living like in Plano?
Plano offers a moderate cost of living compared to major metro areas, though it is one of the higher-priced suburbs in the DFW area. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $465,900 (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and median rents hover near $1,750 per month, reflecting the city's desirable schools and amenities.
Does Plano have public transit access?
Yes, Plano is served by DART light rail with two stations (Downtown Plano and Parker Road), providing direct rail access to downtown Dallas and other DART-connected cities. Several DART bus routes also serve the city.
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