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DH Noodle Plano TX $9.99 beef noodle soup special!
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Relocation guide
Moving to Plano
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
287,339
Median age 39.3
Median household income
$108,649
Median rent
$1,792/mo
Median home value
$440,600
Schools
93
6 districts
Summer high / winter low
95° / 36°
Pros
- Household incomes run 38% above the US median ($108,649).
- Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 73 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 1.54% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Plano?
Plano spans 6 zip codes. Median home values range from $347,300 to $622,600 by zip.
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Life in Plano
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Union Bear Brewing at Boardwalk Granite Park- Taste of Plano
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Is Plano a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 38% above the US median ($108,649). Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 1.54% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Plano?
The median household earns $108,649. Rent at the median ($1,792/month) is about 20% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $71,680 a year.
How many schools are in Plano?
93 public and private schools across 6 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Plano?
Highs average 95°F in August and lows 36°F in January. The most comfortable months are March, April, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.