Dallas-Fort Worth
Plano.
Plano is Collin County's largest city and one of the original master-planned suburbs, known for its schools, corporate campuses and the Legacy West district.
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At a Glance
What it is like to live in Plano.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
Plano pairs a family-first, trail-heavy residential fabric with one of Texas' most dynamic job centers, from the telecom corridor to Legacy West's dining and retail.
Typical Home Styles
Brick and stone family homes from the 1980s through today lead the market, with guard-gated custom estates like Kings Gate and Willow Bend at the top.
Schools
Plano ISD is a long-established draw, while the northern edge falls to Frisco ISD, so confirm the assignment for the exact address.
Commute Notes
The Dallas North Tollway, US-75 and the President George Bush Turnpike connect Plano to Dallas, DFW Airport and the northern suburbs.
The History
How Plano came to be.
The story behind this suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Plano was settled in the 1840s and incorporated in 1873 after the Houston and Texas Central Railway arrived, growing as a farming town for a century.
The arrival of corporate headquarters in the 1970s and 1980s, led by JCPenney and EDS, turned Plano into one of America's great corporate suburbs, and the legacy has only deepened with tech campuses and Fortune 500 moves.
Today it is the flagship city of Collin County, the fastest-growing county in Texas in recent decades.
Demographics
Who calls Plano home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Plano reported about 285,500 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, making it one of the largest cities in DFW and one of the most diverse in Texas.
The population is affluent, well-educated and heavily professional, with one of the strongest Asian American communities in the state.
Plano ISD's reputation drives a constant stream of relocating families.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Plano.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- Legacy West and the Shops at Legacy for shopping and dining
- Downtown Plano's historic square and DART rail connection
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Oak Point Park
- The Interurban Railway Museum for history
- The Star in Frisco next door for sports and events
Restaurants
Where Plano likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Legacy West's celebrated chef-driven restaurants
- Rodeo Goat : creative burgers on Powell Lane at the Legacy edge.
- Mignon Prime Steaks, Seafood and Cocktails : prime steaks on Preston Road.
- Steve Fields Steakhouse : fine dining steakhouse on West Park Boulevard.
Downtown Plano's historic Main Street dining
- Urban Crust : wood-fired pizza in a historic downtown bank.
- Fish Shack : seafood spot on East 15th Street.
- Poor Richard's Cafe : downtown mainstay on K Avenue.
- BAR-Ranch Steak Company : steaks and bourbon on East 15th Street.
A deep and authentic Asian restaurant scene
- Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine : Sichuan-style kitchen on North Central Expressway.
- Zenna Thai & Japanese Restaurant : pan-Asian favorites on North Central Expressway.
Family favorites across the tollway's retail centers
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse : pizza and house brews on North Central Expressway.
- Love & War in Texas : Texas comfort food on East Plano Parkway.
- Saltgrass Steak House : Texas steaks on Central Expressway.
- Urban Rio Cantina & Grill : Tex-Mex cantina on 14th Street.
Why People Choose Plano
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Plano is the corporate-relocation address of Texas: thousand of headquarters jobs, A-rated schools and one of the country's most complete suburban lifestyles.
Its combination of jobs, schools and diversity keeps it at the top of every national best-place list for families.
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