Plano

Plano is one of North Texas's most established suburbs, with major corporate headquarters, highly regarded schools and neighborhoods for every stage of life.

Why People Are Moving to Plano

Plano grew from about 3,700 residents in 1960 to nearly 300,000 today, and it's now one of the largest cities in Texas.

Jobs close to home. Legacy and Granite Park are home to major employers, including Toyota North America, Liberty Mutual, JPMorgan Chase and Frito-Lay.
Established neighborhoods. Mature trees, parks and a wide range of home styles and price points.
Dining and shopping. Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy and The Shops at Willow Bend are regional destinations.
Easy to get around. The Dallas North Tollway, US-75, SH-121, the Bush Turnpike and DART light rail connect Plano to the entire metroplex.

Plano Neighborhoods

West Plano (75024, 75093). Custom homes, mature landscaping and close proximity to Legacy West, with some of Plano's most sought-after school feeder patterns.

Willow Bend. Luxury and estate homes near The Shops at Willow Bend and Willow Bend Polo Estates.

Legacy Town Center and Legacy West. Townhomes, condos and walkable urban living near restaurants, shops and corporate campuses.

Central Plano. Established neighborhoods with larger lots and more approachable price points, convenient to US-75.

Downtown Plano. Historic homes and new townhomes near the arts district, Haggard Park and the DART station.

Plano School Districts

Most of Plano is served by Plano ISD, but some homes on the western and northern edges are zoned to Frisco ISD or Lewisville ISD. Within Plano ISD, buyers often pay close attention to feeder patterns, the chain of schools that lead to each senior high.

If schools matter to you, tell me early. I'll confirm the zoned schools for every home before you write an offer.

New Construction and Updated Homes in Plano

Plano is largely built out, so new construction tends to mean luxury infill, townhomes and redevelopment near Legacy, Collin Creek and downtown. Many buyers instead choose an established home and update it.

Things to Do in Plano

Spend an evening at Legacy West. Restaurants, shopping and nightlife in a walkable district surrounded by corporate campuses.
Explore the Downtown Plano Arts District. Historic storefronts, galleries, local restaurants and the Interurban Railway Museum, steps from the DART station.
Watch the sky at the Plano Balloon Festival. Plano is known as the Balloon Capital of Texas, and its annual festival fills Oak Point Park with hot-air balloons.
Hike Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Trails, an observation tower and some of the best views in Plano.
Get outside at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. Hundreds of acres of trails, ponds and open space.
Visit the Heritage Farmstead Museum. A restored Victorian farmhouse that shows Plano's agricultural roots.
Shop The Shops at Willow Bend and The Shops at Legacy. Upscale shopping, dining and entertainment.
Ride the trails. Plano's trail network connects parks and neighborhoods across the city.

Plano Real Estate FAQ

When was Plano founded, and how big is it now? Plano was settled in the 1840s and incorporated in 1873. Its population was about 293,000 in 2025.

Is all of Plano in Plano ISD? No. Most of Plano is Plano ISD, but some west and north Plano homes are in Frisco ISD or Lewisville ISD.

What are the most popular areas of Plano for relocating professionals? West Plano and the Legacy area are popular for their proximity to major employers, shopping and dining.

Is there new construction in Plano? Yes, but it's limited. Most new homes are infill, townhomes or luxury builds, since Plano is largely built out.