Plano, TX Real Estate and City Guide
Plano is the largest city in Collin County, about 17 miles north of downtown Dallas, with a small portion in Denton County. It's one of North Texas's major corporate centers, home to Toyota Motor North America's headquarters and Frito-Lay's headquarters, along with large campuses for JPMorgan Chase and Liberty Mutual. Historic downtown Plano has its own DART light rail station.
Population and Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Plano's population at 293,028 as of July 1, 2025, up from 285,494 in the 2020 Census, an increase of about 3%. With little undeveloped land left, most new housing in Plano comes from infill and redevelopment rather than new subdivisions.
Jobs, Schools, and Getting Around
Major employers include Toyota Motor North America, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, JPMorgan Chase, and Liberty Mutual, and JCPenney and Pizza Hut are also headquartered in Plano. DART's Red Line stops at the Downtown Plano and Parker Road stations, the Silver Line stops at Shiloh Road and 12th Street in southern Plano, and the Dallas North Tollway, US 75, and the President George Bush Turnpike connect the city to the rest of the region.
Plano ISD serves most of the city, and small portions are served by Lewisville, Frisco, and Allen ISDs. District boundaries don't follow city limits, so always confirm the assigned district for a specific address directly with the district.
Parks and Outdoors
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve covers about 800 acres and Arbor Hills Nature Preserve about 200 acres, both with trails and natural areas close to home. In west Plano, Legacy West is a walkable mixed-use district with shops, restaurants, and apartments next to the Legacy business corridor.
Property Taxes
Texas has no state income tax, which is one reason property tax rates here are higher than in many states. For a home inside the City of Plano and Plano ISD, the 2026 combined rate for the city, school district, Collin County, and Collin College is about 1.70% of taxable value before exemptions, roughly $10,220 a year on a $600,000 home. Homes in another school district or on the Denton County side have different rates, so check the specific address. Our North Dallas relocation guide compares rates city by city.
Neighborhood Highlights
Legacy West and Legacy Town Center
Walkable mixed-use areas with townhomes, condos, apartments, offices, shops, and restaurants, close to major corporate campuses.
Downtown Plano
Historic homes and newer infill near downtown's shops, restaurants, and the Downtown Plano DART station.
Willow Bend
An established area of west Plano with larger custom homes and mature trees, built mostly from the 1980s to early 2000s. Zoned to Plano ISD. Typical prices: mid $900s to $2.1M.
Deerfield
A west Plano neighborhood whose holiday light display has drawn visitors for decades. Homes date mostly from the late 1980s and 1990s and are zoned to Plano ISD. Typical prices: low $600s to high $900s.
Chase Oaks
Homes near the Chase Oaks golf course in north central Plano, built mostly from 1989 to 2012. Zoned to Plano ISD. Typical prices: low $300s to high $600s.
Avignon at Windhaven
Larger homes of about 4,000 to 4,900 square feet built from 2006 to 2016, with a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool. Zoned to Plano ISD. Typical prices: high $900s to $1.3M.
Typical prices show the middle 80% of homes sold in each neighborhood in the 12 months ending October 2026, based on NTREIS MLS data. For smaller neighborhoods, recent listings are included. Prices vary by home, lot, and section.
Work With a Local Plano Real Estate Team
David grew up in Plano, and that lifelong connection gives us a perspective on this market that most agents can't offer. Plano's housing ranges from established neighborhoods like Willow Bend to the mixed-use energy of Legacy West and the historic streets near downtown.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, you need an agent who understands how Plano's mature market behaves, including where values are holding, where opportunities exist, and how to negotiate effectively with well-informed buyers. Thinking about selling? Get a free home value estimate, or see current prices and inventory in our monthly Collin County market update.
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