City & Culture
Welcome to Plano: A CITY LIKE NO OTHER!
What started as a small, quiet farming community. Plano has transformed into a city known across the country for our smart people, amazing quality of life, and strong job market. Plano is home to roughly 284,579 residents, several Fortune 1000 companies, and more than 10,000 businesses. As the ninth largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the Dallas Fort Worth region, Plano is positioned to serve the growing needs of its residents and businesses.
Ranked as a 2017 Top 100 Best Place to Live, moving to Plano, TX should be a no-brainer. The city boasts great neighborhoods, strong education, iconic and authentic Texas cuisine, affordable living and plenty of entertaining things to do.
Culinary Scene
With over 700 restaurants to choose from, it’s difficult for residents and visitors to choose where to eat out. However, a few that stand out include: farm-to-table live wood grill Seasons 52, atypical barbecue joint Kenny’s Smokehouse and Jasper’s gourmet backyard cooking.
Fulfilling Jobs and Pay
Plano is already the corporate home to J.C. Penny, Frito Lay, Toyota, Legacy West and Pizza Hut, however, job seekers in Plano shouldn’t stop there. Between the city’s high median annual income and growing job market, it’s time to polish that resume.
Thriving Downtown Life
Ranked as a 2016 Top 10 Downtown, the addition of a light rail station from Dallas to Plano in 2002 helped downtown Plano’s city life boom. From new office spaces to retail and restaurants, downtown Plano has a new energy just waiting to be explored by new and old residents alike.
Education
Plano is known in Texas as a hotspot for academic achievers. With an educational system devoted to setting children up for adulthood, along with four full-service libraries, Plano kids are provided with the tools to succeed.
Healthcare
Dallas and it’s surrounding areas are nationally known for excellent healthcare, and Plano is at the top of the list. Plano residents have access to 81 acute-care hospitals across the region.
Great Outdoors
With 84 parks throughout the area, there is no shortage of nature and recreational activities in Plano. Though the city is named for its flat plains, nature-lovers can enjoy the interconnecting biking trails and impressively large trees in Plano’s parks.
Accepting Of All Ages
Along with being ranked as a 2017 Top 10 Best Place to Retire, Plano offers something for everyone. With an abundance of cultural, educational and outdoor amenities, residents and visitors are never disappointed with the quality of life in Plano.
