Moving to one of the best cities to live in the USA: Plano

Did you know that Plano is one of the best and safest American cities to move to?

So you’re thinking about moving because you just got a job in Dallas! Congratulations. While it may be tempting to move to Dallas, you should really consider moving to Plano. Plano is safe and beautiful. The cost of living is low, it’s one of the cultural capitals of America, good jobs are plentiful, the weather is nice, and the schools are good.

Job or Business in Plano:

If you are looking for a good job, you can’t do better than Plano. Wallet Hub recently listed Plano as being the 10th best American city to find a plum job in out of 182 American cities studied. Plano has many of the nation’s and world’s top companies in strategic industries. These include medicine, financial services, admin, personal services, etc…The pandemic didn’t affect economic activity in these industries so the employment outlook remains as strong as ever.

The healthcare and healthcare support industries are growing quickly in Plano. This translates into many more jobs being created. This link offers more insights Plano Ranked No. 10 Best Place To Find Jobs In 2021 (localprofile.com).

Plano is a great place if you want to start a firm. The city was ranked as being the second-best city in America for startups. The cost of doing business (including business taxes) is low here. Also, many people who live in Plano are wealthy. This creates a great market for these startups to sell their goods and services to.

Weather:

The weather is pleasant in Plano. The summers may be a bit hot and the winters may be colder. This is more than balanced by a pleasant spring and fall season. The temperatures can get as high as 97 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. They can dip as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. The lowest recorded temperature in Plano was 7 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The highest recorded temperature was 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

Neighborhood:

Plano has one of the lowest crime rates in America. This is what makes it one of the safest cities to live in. The cost of living (including housing) is among one of the lowest in the nation. Wages remain high because there are many good companies that want to relocate to Plano. The school system is excellent. Plano high school students have among the highest SAT scores in the nation.

Plano has many good neighborhoods that its residents proudly call home. The top ten of these are:  Willowbend, Whiffletree, Normandy Estates, Lakeside on Preston, Indian Creek, Gleneagles, Forest Creek Estates, El Ranchero Country Estates, Deerfield, and Avignon.

Plano, Texas is full of things to do. As with most places in Texas, Plano is full of natural beauty. Maybe that’s why the Arbor Hills nature preserve and the Oak Point Park and nature preserve rank as some of its top attractions.

Infrastructure:

Plano has great infrastructure, therefore it has great transportation options. If you are a road warrior, you will be pleased to learn that Plano’s roads are among some of the best in America. On an interesting note, the city is promoting hybrid vehicles as part of its bid to embrace alternative and green transportation options.

Two of these options include:

• Public transportation – this includes the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus and train system. It’s a convenient way to travel throughout Dallas and Plano. A one day train ticket only costs $6.
• Try Parking It – this is designed for commuters living in Plano and surrounding areas. It will help you find vans and cars for carpooling. Incidentally, it does the same for those who don’t want to walk or bike around Plano alone.

Things to do

Believe it or not, Plano is one of America’s cultural meccas. If you have small kids, they’ll definitely love the Crayola Experience. There are 22 attractions which your kids can literally explore at their own hands. This is located at the Shops at Willow Bend.

Of course, if you love a good night out on the town, you should definitely go to Legacy West. There are many restaurants for you to enjoy good traditional Southern Comfort food at. You can also shop at many of the shops that are in this strip. Finally, there are many museums and other attractions which you can entertain yourself at.

Go to the great Texas Pool. What characterizes this pool is that it’s huge (the pool contains 168,000 gallons of saltwater.) You’ll love a good swim or sun bath session while visiting a place that is registered as a National Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. What you’ll love about this pool is that it has the shape of the Texas state.

Disadvantages of living in Plano

Plano is one of America’s best cities therefore, there are a lot of advantages to living in the city. That said, it’s not perfect and does have some key disadvantages.

• Plano’s traffic is getting worse. Okay, so Plano has a lot of people moving to it from other states, cities, and nations. They are lured to the city because of all of the good high-paying jobs that it’s attracting. Plano’s traffic is fast resembling the snarly and gridlocked traffic that characterizes much of Southern California.
• The weather can be extreme. It’s not uncommon for the barometer to reach into the low 100 degrees fahrenheit during the summertime. Similarly, Plano’s winters can be brutally cold. In fact, the city regularly sees one or two days of frost or snow in January.
• Housing may be less expensive than it is in many parts of America. That said, the cost of housing in Plano is rising rapidly.

Plano is where it’s at

Plano has some of the best infrastructures in America. It’s a great place to live in. This is why people from other states, especially California, are now choosing to call this wonderful city home!

Source:

Quality of Life in Plano, Texas | Plano Chamber of Commerce

Average Rent in Plano, TX and Cost Information – Zumper

Plano Economic Development, TX – Official Website (planotexas.org)

Plano Ranked No. 10 Best Place To Find Jobs In 2021 (localprofile.com)

The Best Neighborhoods in Plano, Texas – Granite (granitefoundationrepair.com)

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Plano – 2021 (with Photos) – Tripadvisor

transportation in plano texas – Google Search

Alternative Transportation | Plano, TX – Official Website

20 Things to Do in Plano – Top Things to Do in Plano (visitplano.com)

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Living In Plano, TX? – Upgraded Home

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