January 29, 2026

Is Living in Plano TX Actually Worth it in 2026? (Pro’s & Con’s)

The Living in Dallas Texas Team is the best relocation team in the Dallas area. Levi Lascsak founded the Living in Dallas Texas Team in 2020, and now the Living in Dallas Texas Team is the #1 Dallas relocation team and have serviced over 500 relocation clients worldwide of all budgets and lifestyle needs. Levi Lascsak is the top real estate agent in the North Dallas area, and he and his partner, Travis Plumb are 5-time ICON agents in Texas. The Living in Dallas Texas Team would love to help you make a smooth move to Dallas!

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Plano consistently ranks as one of America’s best cities to live 🇺🇸 — but with home prices around $500K, is it really worth it?


Here’s the quick, honest breakdown after helping 500+ families relocate to North Dallas.


✅ Pros of Living in Plano


🎓 Top-Rated Schools

Plano ISD is A-rated with smaller class sizes and strong test scores — a huge reason families move here.

🔗 https://www.pisd.edu
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https://www.txschools.gov



💼 Strong Job Market

Plano is a major corporate HQ hub:

  • 🚗 Toyota North America
  • 🏦 JPMorgan Chase
  • 📡 AT&T, Samsung, Capital One

🔗 https://planotx.org



🌳 Parks & Trails

Over 80 parks, 110+ miles of trails, and top spots like:

  • 🌲 Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
  • 🌿 Oak Point Park

🔗 https://www.plano.gov



🍽️ Dining & Lifestyle

From Downtown Plano Arts District to Legacy West, Plano’s food and entertainment scene has leveled up.

🔗 https://www.visitplano.com/downtown-plano/
🔗
https://legacywest.com



📍 Prime Location

20 minutes to Dallas, close to DFW Airport, and right between Plano, Frisco, and Legacy.

🔗 https://www.dfwairport.com




⚠️ Cons of Living in Plano


💰 Higher Costs

  • Median home: ~$500K
  • Property taxes: ~$8,500/year on a $500K home

🔗 https://www.collincad.org



🚗 Car-Dependent

Plano isn’t walkable — expect two cars, toll roads, and traffic.

🔗 https://www.dart.org



🔥 Texas Weather

Hot summers ☀️, occasional hail 🌪️, but mostly mild winters.



🏁 Final Take

✔ Plano is worth it if you want great schools, jobs, safety, and stability
⚠️ Just plan for higher costs, driving, and summer heat


Thinking about moving to Plano or North Dallas? We help families make this move every week — reach out anytime and we’ll help you find the best fit 🚀


If you’re shopping for homes in Dallas or want to sell your current home,

please reach out to the Living in Dallas Texas team so we can create a seamless

home buying or selling process for you!

📱214-761-8876  

📧 INFO@LIVINGINDALLASTX.COM

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Ready to take the next step?

Let's schedule a meeting! During this initial consultation, we'll learn more about your situation and what you're seeking in a home. We'll provide advice and address any concerns you may have in order to determine the best approach to achieving your goals. By the end of our conversation, we'll have a solid plan of action and next steps for moving forward.