Just a 30-minute drive north from downtown Dallas is Plano, Texas, home to some of the most high-profile companies in the U.S., including Frito-Lay, McAfee, and Bank of America. Incorporated in 1873, Plano covers 70 square miles and has a median age of 38.9 (2022). Trade, business, education, and manufacturing are among its main industries.

Residential architecture in Plano consists of Ranch, Mid-Century Modern, and Contemporary styles. The average price of a home here is $532,570, which is up 18.7% over the past year. There’s lots to do in Plano, such as going to annual events that include Plano Artfest, the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival, the Plano Balloon Festival, and the Plano Food & Wine Festival.

U.S. Highway 75, and Texas State Highways 121, 190, and 289 all serve Plano. Lying near Texas State Highway 190 is the neighborhood of Willow Bend, one of Plano’s most sought-after areas due to its variety of home styles, and prime location in terms of shopping, dining and entertainment. Whiffletree is a family-friendly area that offers single-family homes in different styles, and access to shops and restaurants. Luxury homes dominate Avignon Windhaven, which has the benefit of being near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Residents enjoy the affordability and accessibility in Plano, in addition to its outdoor spaces and the kind of shopping found in cities twice its size.